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Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader Photo courtesy of Charlie Bowman 12-02-23: MEDIA FRENZY…The media lined area streets early Sunday morn- 12-02-02: YEE HAW…This year, the Washington School Show’s couples’ ing prior to Whitney Houston’s interment at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. number featured a good old-fashioned hoedown as parents square-danced in Photo courtesy of Dan Kelly, Sr. News trucks arrived by 5:30 a.m. and were broadcasting live feeds starting at blue jeans and checkered shirts to “Turkey in the Straw” during “Roadsters & 12-01-25: MUTUAL AID...The help of surrounding town’s fire departments was approximately 7 a.m. Jokesters,” the school’s 65th annual show. required on Sunday when a six-alarm fire ripped through a row of businesses on South Avenue West in Westfield. The fire, which originated in Clyne & Murphy, completely destroyed the buildings, gutting them and rendering them uninhab- 2012 Year In Review: January Through May itable. JANUARY and a fatal pedestrian accident on ings throughout the county, includ- tax relief in 2012.” Governor Chris Christie signed leg- voted 5 to 2 in favor, with board Westfield North Avenue, which claimed the life ing rooftop installations at the Regarding downtown redevelop- islation making it possible for dis- members Linda Koenig and Chris- A New Year’s tradition, the 30th of Patricia Currie. Cranford Library and Cranford Com- ment, Mayor Mahr urged the plan- tricts to have voters choose board of tine Guerriero dissenting, of moving annual Hangover Run at Tamaques Later in the month, Washington munity Center. ning board at its reorganization meet- education members at the polls in the school board election from April Park, hosted by the Cranford-based Elementary School was the site of a The year’s first partisan flare-up ing to think in terms of mixed-use November. to the November General Election. Central Jersey Road Runners Club, good old-fashioned hoedown, as par- occurred when, at the township zoning and planning and to continue In order to help finance the mu- Borough Administrator/Clerk had a record number of runners on ents square-danced in blue jeans and committee’s first formal meeting of to support a retail, business and resi- nicipal budget for 2012, Finance Christina Ariemma filed a lawsuit January 1. More than 1,000 runners checkered shirts to “Turkey in the 2012, Democratic Commissioner Ed dential zone in the revitalization of Committee Chairman Sam Della Fera against Councilman James Mathieu, from the region participated, with the Straw” during Roadsters and O’Malley called for the resignation Fanwood’s downtown. announced Westfield would need to the mayor and the borough council, lead runner crossing the finish line in Jokesters, the school’s 65th annual of newly named Township Attorney County implement a sewer-utility charge to claiming she had been harassed and just over 15 minutes. show. Phil Morin for what Mr. O’Malley The Union County Board of Cho- residents. He cited a $5-million drop intimidated by Mr. Mathieu and was At the Westfield council’s reorga- Garwood said was a conflict of interest related sen Freeholders welcomed new Free- in non-tax revenue over the last four denied raises the last two years as nization meeting, Mayor Andy The borough council voted 4 to 2 to the appointment. holder Vernell Wright of Union and years, decreases in state aid and the retaliation for being a whistleblower. Skibitsky recounted the many chal- to freeze longevity benefits for non- Scotch Plains named Freeholder Alexander state’s 2-percent cap requirement as The Garwood BOE voted to ap- lenges faced by the town during 2011, bargaining-unit employees. Council- Mayor Nancy Malool said she sup- Mirabella of Fanwood as chairman issues that make the budget process prove a five-year lease agreement from a blizzard and various multi- man Victor DeFilippo and Council- ports – and urged her township coun- and Freeholder Linda Carter of difficult. with the Westfield Area “Y” for use alarm fires to a hurricane and an woman Sara Todisco dissented. Last cil colleagues to do likewise – a study Plainfield as vice-chairwoman for Singer Whitney Houston was bur- of the Washington School. The school earthquake. He said these events year, the council put forth the same to look into the positives and nega- 2012 during the board’s annual reor- ied at Westfield’s Fairview Cemetery, district and the “Y,” a non-profit or- tested the town’s mettle, and the vote, and subsequently Mayor Patricia tives of a full consolidation between ganization meeting. Freeholder next to her father, John Houston, Jr., ganization, have agreed to a 50/50 public’s patience, as everyone en- Quattrocchi vetoed the council vote Scotch Plains and Fanwood. The Wright, a retired school principal who died in 2003. National news split of the net revenues. countered inconveniences. to approve freezing longevity ben- mayor said that after more than three from Union, replaced Nancy Ward of trucks arrived on East Broad Street Scotch Plains During the meeting, re-elected efits. years of efforts to merge various Westfield, who opted not to seek a by 5:30 a.m. February 19 and were The Scotch Plains Management council members were sworn in to Under the measure, the borough municipal departments and services, third term. broadcasting live feeds starting at Corp. (SPMC) sought approval from their new terms; Second Ward Coun- would no longer provide longevity “nothing has really happened.” Freeholder Chris Hudak, who was approximately 7 a.m. the township council of its 2012 bud- cilwoman JoAnn Neylan and Fourth benefits to any present or future non- Later in the month, the township appointed to the board in December Mountainside get, which calls for assessments on Ward Councilman Jim Foerst took bargaining-unit employee. Longev- council passed a resolution express- 2010 to replace Rick Proctor, who Mountainside’s board of education property owners to remain at $400 turns swearing in each other. Appel- ity benefits activate when a borough ing support for consolidating services was elected Rahway mayor in 2010, voted 6 to 1 in favor of moving the annually. It proposed spending late Judge Douglas Fasciale adminis- employee has been employed for five with Fanwood and initiating a study was sworn in for a full three-year school election to the November $85,400 on activities that would fo- tered the oath to First Ward Council- years. commission to look into the pros and term. Freeholder Angel Estrada, who General Election. Doing so effec- cus more on business recruitment man Frank Arena, and Third Ward The Garwood Board of Education cons of an outright merger between was first elected to the board in 1999, tively eliminated a public vote on the and retention than in prior years. Councilman Mark LoGrippo was approved a five-year lease agreement the two towns. took the oath for a fifth term. school budget, assuming it fell within Despite some misgivings about the sworn in by his predecessor, Mark with the Westfield Area “Y” to lease “What’s the harm in looking at it?” Region the state-mandated 2-percent cap. The potential emergence of politics ruin- Ciarrocca, now a Superior Court Washington School. Superintendent asked Mayor Malool. State lawmakers of both political lone dissenter, Board President James ing the “collegial” nature of the board, judge on the Union County bench. of Schools Teresa Quigley said the Fanwood parties fondly remembered state As- Ruban, stated he was not comfort- the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of After seven candidates were pub- “Y” would offer daycare, preschool, Mayor Colleen Mahr and Council- sembly Minority Leader Alex able taking any voting privileges away Education voted 8 to 1 to move its licly interviewed, Gretchan Ohlig was a fitness center, yoga, before- and man Russell Huegel were sworn in to DeCroce, 75, the Republican leader from Mountainside residents. board elections to November. The appointed as the newest member of after-school care, senior programs new terms of office during the of the lower house, after the long- After six months of deliberation, move could save the district at least the board of education in early Janu- and youth programming. The lease is borough’s reorganization meeting, time lawmaker died suddenly in Janu- the Mountainside Planning Board $30,000. Because most Union County ary, filling a seat left vacant by the effective through February 28, 2017. while Councilman Kevin Boris be- ary. voted 6 to 1 to approve the applica- towns voted to move their elections resignation of Julia Walker in No- The United States Department of gan his first term. Mayor Mahr en- Mr. DeCroce died on January 9 tion for the Triboro Sports indoor to November, Scotch Plains would vember 2011. Housing and Urban Development tered her third four-year term, while after collapsing in a bathroom inside sports complex on Sheffield Street. have assumed the sole cost of hold- A six-alarm fire destroyed Clyne (HUD) approved funding for the Mr. Huegel began his second term. the Statehouse, just moments after Cranford ing an April contest; Betty Anne & Murphy Caterers and five other Westfield Senior Housing Corpora- As Democrats, Mr. Huegel’s and Mr. the 214th Legislature held its final Mayor David Robinson announced Woerner remained opposed to the businesses located in a strip of one- tion (WSHC) to build a 72-unit apart- Boris’ victory in the General Election voting session. Mr. DeCroce, a that Police Chief Eric Mason, who measure and voted “no.” level storefronts near the Westfield ment complex for people age 62 and ensured that the six-person council Parsippany resident, had served as had been serving as acting township Fanwood traffic circle on the town’s south side. over on the former St. Anne’s School remained evenly divided between Republican leader since 2003 and administrator since the summer of Mayor Colleen Mahr said a joint In addition to Clyne & Murphy, the property in Garwood. Democrats and Republicans for at had been in the Assembly since 1989 2011, would assume that position Scotch Plains-Fanwood police de- two buildings involved were home to Cranford least one more year. Mayor Mahr, representing the 26th district, which permanently. Mr. Mason is a 34-year partment “is feasible…from an op- The Sound Station, Figaro’s Hair Styl- Cranford officials said they would also a Democrat, holds the deciding covers Morris County. veteran of the police department and erations point of view.” Mayor Mahr ing, Rocky the Taylor, Cobblers seek to have the state Department of vote on propositions put before the Later in the month, Assembly Re- its chief since 2003. added that an “operations plan” was Bench Shoe Repair and Unmasked, a Environmental Protection (DEP) hold council in the event of a split vote. publicans elected Assemblyman Jon Garwood reviewed at a January meeting with collectibles and comic book store. a public hearing on an application Later in the month, Mayor Mahr Bramnick (R-21) of Westfield as their The Garwood Board of Education CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 The buildings wrapped around the filed by a Birchwood Avenue devel- and the borough council unanimously new leader. corner of South and Westfield Av- oper so that township residents could approved a resolution that “renews FEBRUARY enues. Authorities ruled out arson as voice their opposition to the pro- the commitment” of the governing Westfield a cause of the blaze, which fire offi- posed development of several hun- body to pursue a shared Fanwood- In early February, members of the cials traced to the dining room of the dred housing units. Scotch Plains police department. Westfield Board of Education unani- catering business. The Union County Renewable Mayor Mahr said a shared police mously voted to move the school- Public safety became the focus at a Energy Program brought solar power department represents “what we see board election to November. This town council meeting after the fire to more than two dozen public build- as our best opportunity for property- action was taken just weeks after

Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader 12-05-10: SPRING FLING...Westfield’s downtown streets were filled with area residents for the annual Spring Fling street fair. Booths offering everything from food and crafts to facepainting held something for all ages. PAGE INDEX Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 13-14 Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-11 12-04-12: EGG HUNT…The Lions Club of Westfield sponsored the 77th annual SOLDIER SALUTE...Veterans salute the flag during the singing of “God Bless Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 14 Easter Egg Hunt held at Mindowaskin Park on Saturday. Over 1,200 eggs were America” on Monday at the start of the annual Westfield Memorial Day Parade. Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 15-16 collected in less than one minute by eager participants.

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the person that I am.” He said he the BOE regarding the new statewide received a $180,000 award from the of CenCom. 2012 Year In Review, Part 1 regretted if anyone had been offended implementation of a teacher evalua- New Jersey Department of Transpor- Union County Clerk Joanne CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 by his remarks and lamented that a tion system. Mrs. Ball said the state tation (NJDOT) Municipal Aid Pro- Rajoppi threw the Democrats For officials from both municipalities. The BOE unanimously passed its tape of “a private conversation” had had mandated that a new evaluation gram for total road reconstruction Change’s (DFC) proposed slate of The mayor conceded that, “we still 2012-2013 budget in addition to a been “exploited” by someone in or- system must “be defined with a series work the borough will do on Farley candidates off the June 5 Primary have questions” and are “still grap- resolution to seek a bond referendum der to “divide the community and to of steps towards implementation in Avenue. Election ballot after questioning the pling” with how a joint police depart- to replace approximately 80 percent embarrass me.” 2012-2013.” It was announced that incumbent authenticity of signatures on their ment would be structured. But, Mayor of the district’s roofs. The district’s After receiving comments from The BOE received $44,000 from Republicans Robert Manduca and nomination petitions. Mahr emphasized, “If we want to get budget of $95,360,622 included a tax residents concerned about the scope the State Attorney General’s office Mike Szuch would attempt to fend MAY this done, it can be done.” levy of $87,194,608, representing a of a proposed ordinance that would for payment of damages incurred by off the challenges of veteran Demo- Westfield As progress continued on the 1.9-percent increase over last year’s sharply limit the feeding of wildlife the district as a result of illegal activi- crat Jack Molenaar and relative new- Board of Education (BOE) mem- mixed-use development, Fanwood budget. on public and private property, the ties by former engineer Kenneth comer Daniel Levine in the Novem- bers unanimously voted to add a $3.3- Crossing, Mayor Mahr said complet- The board of directors of the Down- township committee put off a vote on Disko. The money was awarded as ber election. million additional turf field to a pro- ing the downtown redevelopment, town Westfield Corporation (DWC) the ordinance so that its language restitution related to bidding irregu- Garwood posed $13.6-million bond referen- along with updating zoning on South ratified its 2012 budget of $409,605, could be more closely examined and larities by the former engineer con- The BOE unanimously approved a dum going before voters in Septem- Avenue, were among her priorities which was slightly greater than last fine-tuned. tracted to oversee facility projects for proposed budget for the 2012-2013 ber. over the next four years. year’s budget of $409,484. County the school district. school year totaling $8,349,831, in- The Westfield Town Council unani- County Scotch Plains The Board of Chosen Freeholders The Westfield Board of Health cluding a general fund of $7,682,554 mously adopted its amended $36.95- In her annual report, Union County It was revealed that by updating its introduced two ordinances and passed made a move to save the town nearly and special revenues of $134,160, million 2012 municipal budget. The Clerk Joanne Rajoppi said the eco- insurance procedures last year to re- a resolution regarding construction $16,000 by entering into a shared- with $7,258,780 to be raised in taxes. average assessed home of $182,300 nomic recession continued to impact quire organizers of township parks to of a $45-million, 78,000-square-foot service contract with Animal Control The borough council adopted a saw an increase of $79 in the munici- the housing market and foreclosure complete hold harmless agreements, family court building being con- Solutions. The town ended its con- $7,160,257 municipal budget, with pal portion of their property-tax bill. rate in the county in 2011. For all the township might have inadvert- structed at 10 Cherry Street in Eliza- tract with Associated Humane Soci- $5,415,039 to be raised in taxes, in a The state reviewed and approved the property documents, there was nearly ently caused the cancellation of St. beth. The new building will include a eties, which was at a cost of $83,148, 5 to 1 vote. Councilman Jim Mathieu town’s sewer utility ordinance and a 6-percent decrease in volume, from Bart’s Old-timers Softball League. 150-space parking deck. and has entered into a joint contract was the sole dissenter. The tax levy is fees. Residents were charged a sewer 72,705 to 68,511. The league has been in existence The first estimate for a skating cen- with Summit and New Providence at $46,368 under the 2-percent man- fee, which is expected to generate This number also reflected a de- since 1978 and features 150-plus ter at Oak Ridge Park in Clark, which a cost of $67,200 per year. dated tax-levy cap. Homeowners saw over $1.3 million to offset the town’s crease in foreclosure recordings due players. would replace the Warinanco Skat- The Westfield Historical Society a municipal tax hike of $105 per $3,548,584 bill from the Rahway to a court-ordered moratorium on Township Municipal Manager ing Center in Elizabeth, was $8.8 continued to renegotiate its lease $100,000 of assessed value. Valley Sewerage Authority (RVSA). foreclosures, Ms. Rajoppi reported. Chris Marion announced his resigna- million, according to a copy of a agreement with the town, as it made The borough council unanimously Following a house fire on Freeholder Dan Sullivan an- tion on March 12, effective March feasibility study recently completed. its transition to its new home in the voted to approve a resolution to es- Barchester Way, approximately 20 nounced that a governmental-effi- 30, to take the position of business Union County officials announced Reeve History and Cultural Resource tablish a compensation review pro- members of the Westfield Fire De- ciency task force put together by administrator in Old Bridge Town- the cancellation of Union County Center on Mountain Avenue. cedure for the purposes of determin- partment (WFD) were present at the Union County Manager Al Faella ship. MusicFest and Rhythm & Blues by After more than a decade of dis- ing salaries and wages for full-time Westfield Town Council meeting in recommended changes that could Councilman Kevin Glover made a the Brook for 2012 due to budgetary cussion, both the BOE and the town employees of the borough who are support of increased staffing. save the county $850,000 in the 2012 motion to move $100,000 from the constraints. council announced plans to alleviate not the members of any employee Scotch Plains county budget. town’s sewer utility surplus to its Union County sent layoff notices parking problems at Westfield High bargaining unit, are not afforded com- Michael Bennett, 44, of Scotch One area where the task force was municipal operating budget. His out to 236 employees, on top of 44 School. pensation protection by law and Plains was arrested after allegedly looking to save money was the up- motion passed by a 3 to 2 vote, with notices delivered in February, as the Scotch Plains whose compensation is solely with attacking a high-school baseball grading of the county’s telecommu- Mayor Nancy Malool and Council- county looked to trim its payroll by Mayor Malool announced she the discretion of the mayor and coun- player who came onto his property to nications infrastructure. man Mickey Marcus supporting, and June 1 to close what Freeholder Fis- would challenge Deputy Mayor Mary cil. collect a foul ball. Bennett reportedly Union County officials learned that Deputy Mayor Mary DePaola and cal Affairs Committee Chairman Dan DePaola in the June 5 Primary Elec- Residents of The Pointe, a newly ran out of his home, located on Dutch dispatch services out of Overlook Councilman Bo Vastine opposed. Sullivan described as a “very signifi- tion for the Republican mayoral nomi- built condominium complex located Lane, adjacent to the field, and Medical Center in Summit, known as The proposed 2012 municipal bud- cant budget deficit.” In addition to nation, with the winner facing Demo- along North Avenue in the borough, grabbed the 18-year-old Union CenCom, would close on April 1. In get called for a $34 increase to $1,777 the layoffs, another 72 vacant posi- cratic Councilman Kevin Glover in voiced their opposition to The Pointe Catholic High School student. response, the county offered to begin for the average assessed property of tions are being eliminated. November. The mayor’s move came residents paying what they said was The township Republican Com- servicing towns served by CenCom $122,800. Region after the township Republican Com- double the taxes than the average mittee was set to decide on three through the county’s 9-1-1 dispatch The Scotch Plains Management Since CenCom, the medical 9-1-1 mittee voted to endorse Mrs. DePaola taxpayer in the borough. names to submit to the township coun- operation in Westfield. Corp. (SPMC) announced that it dispatch center for multiple area res- as its mayoral candidate and Ed Mountainside cil to replace Nancy Malool as mayor Region would embark on a major business cue squads and paramedic units, an- Saridaki as its candidate for township Residents who live near the new until the November election. Repub- Kean University’s Board of Trust- recruitment effort, including having nounced its impending closure, it was council. Triboro Sports Complex gave com- lican Chairman William McClintock ees voted in favor of keeping its em- a representative attend the premier still unknown who would take the 9- The township council quickly dis- ments to the borough council in op- told The Westfield Leader that deputy battled president, Dawood Farahi. As retailing trade show in Las Vegas in 1-1 calls in the region. patched a proposal from Councilman position to the new facility. mayor, and now acting mayor, Mary a result, a group of students marched May. New Jersey is the least corruptible Glover to use more of the township’s The BOE discussed the imminent DePaola “will be on top of the list” of in the rain from the university, down Members of the Scotch Plains- U.S. state, according to a report by surplus as a revenue source in an departure of Acting Business Admin- the three names to be submitted to the Morris Avenue, to state Senator Ray Fanwood BOE unanimously passed the Center for Public Integrity. New effort to lessen the proposed increase istrator Daniel Saragnese. Mr. council. Lesniak’s Legislative District Office, the 2012-2013 $85,690,101 budget, Jersey merited a B-plus, the highest in the municipal property-tax rate. Saragnese was appointed as the act- In three separate pre-parade me- speaking out against the retaining of which was up $3 million from last grade, ahead of Connecticut, which The BOE voted to award a bid for ing business administrator and board morials, hundreds of residents of Mr. Farahi despite numerous alleg- year. The overall tax-levy increase earned a B, and Washington, Califor- roof replacements. secretary for the district in June 2010. Scotch Plains and Fanwood expressed edly falsified claims on his résumé. was 1.6 percent, which was within nia and Nebraska, which each re- Mayor Malool announced that she Cranford their gratitude to the many men and Students held signs that read, “Even the state-mandated 2-percent cap. ceived B-minus. Nineteen states re- would resign from her position to The township’s zoning board of women who have given their lives in McDonald’s Has Background Scotch Plains taxpayers pay 77.8 ceived C’s and 18 received D’s, while take a post in state government, and adjustment approved two applications the defense of their country. Checks,” “Fraudhi Must Step Down” percent of the tax levy, while Fanwood eight states received failing grades, also dropped her bid for mayor in the from homeowners who decided to Fanwood and “I’m Tired of Paying for Farahi’s residents pay 22.1 percent. according to news reports. Primary Election. raise the height of their homes to Mayor Colleen Mahr revealed that Ferrari.” Fanwood Union County Republicans gave The Scotch Plains Management avoid future flood damage to their ongoing committee discussions re- MARCH The Fanwood Planning Board the party line in the Tuesday, June 5, Corp. announced that it would seek first-floor living space, after flood- garding a potential joint Scotch Westfield talked about making changes to the Primary Election to two-term Rep. to hire an ambassador to serve as a waters from Hurricane Irene last year Plains-Fanwood police department The town council took the first step existing ordinances in the borough, Leonard Lance from the 7th District liaison between the business com- destroyed their main living areas. “have started to pick up steam,” indi- in setting up a new fee for sewer and explored ideas for the downtown by a 139-16 vote over businessman munity, the SPMC board of directors The township committee, under cating that chief financial officers usage in order to offset a budget gap commercial district. David Larsen. Delegates also gave and the township government, as well protest, introduced a court-ordered from both municipalities had met to of approximately $1.5 million, pass- While the mayors of Scotch Plains the Republican Party organizational as to enhance SPMC’s communica- ordinance that would formally per- review the two police departments’ ing an ordinance which allowed the and Fanwood were discussing a line to former Massachusetts Gover- tions with its membership. mit the Birchwood Avenue property budgets and that they would next town to bill single and multi-family merger of the towns’ police depart- nor Mitt Romney for president; to The township council gave final to include multi-family affordable meet with the two police chiefs. Some housing units $170 for the year; con- ments, a citizens group pursued a Monmouth County state Senator Jo- approval to the 2012 municipal bud- housing. The ordinance was part of of the topics still being discussed dominiums and townhouses $135 per study that could lead to a complete seph Kyrillos for United States Sen- get of $23,594,546, an increase of the township’s compliance with a state include department operational is- unit; commercial and industrial uses consolidation of the two municipali- ate; and to Middlesex County busi- $103,465 over 2011. A total of Superior Court Judge’s December sues, potential development of a joint $315 and each apartment unit $100. ties. nessman Eric Beck in the race for $15,774,203 would be raised in prop- order allowing Paramus-based S. meeting budget and service levels. Charles Casiere, 84, and John Diaz, The borough council introduced Congress from the 12th Congres- erty taxes in support of the budget, an Hekemian Group, which owns the Cranford 73, both of Westfield, were charged its $8.8-million budget, which pro- sional District. Also, Diane Barabas increase of $230,890 over last year. property, to move forward with its The township committee gave fi- with driving while intoxicated fol- vided the same level of services and of Westfield, Chris Nowak of For the average assessed home of plans to build 360 housing units. nal approval to an ordinance regulat- lowing a fatal pedestrian accident on did not result in any municipal lay- Cranford and Stephen Kozlovich of $121,800, that 1.96-percent increase County ing the feeding of wildlife on public North Avenue. offs. Fanwood residents saw overall Union were selected to run for three would mean a municipal property- Union County Manager Al Faella and private property while admitting After 31 years with the Westfield property-tax bills increase $55. seats on the Union County Board of tax increase of $34, from $1,743 last released a proposed budget of $483.9 that enforcement of the new law, par- Police Department, Chief John Garwood Chosen Freeholders. year to $1,777. million for 2012 with $303.5 million ticularly the feeding of birds, will be Parizeau announced his retirement A recall petition was circulated The state Senate Judiciary Com- Fanwood to be raised in county taxes, an in- somewhat vague. effective August 1. throughout the borough to unseat mittee defeated Governor Chris Mayor Mahr said Fanwood and crease of $12.4 million over last year. The Cranford Planning Board The council unanimously voted to Councilman Jim Mathieu following Christie’s nominee for the state Su- Scotch Plains are ready to “move Last year’s tax levy increase was $13.8 adopted an ordinance amending its introduce Westfield’s $36.95-million Borough Clerk Christina Ariemma’s preme Court, Executive Assistant forward with the dialogue” on the million over 2010. The county is look- Master Plan to include a Housing 2012 municipal budget. lawsuit against Councilman Mathieu. Attorney General Phillip Kwon, in a proposed merger of the two munici- ing to reorganize and privatize Element and a Fair Share Plan. The Freeholder Chairman Alexander The borough’s planning board 7-6 vote. pal police departments. Mayor Mahr Runnells Specialized Hospital, as well move was the first step in complying Mirabella declined to intervene in voted, 7 to 2, with Bill Nierstedt and APRIL indicated Scotch Plains officials had as privatize Watchung Stables, both with a court order issued by state the controversy over installation of a Georgia MacIndoe dissenting, to ap- Westfield concurred with a proposed “govern- of which the county reported were Superior Court Judge Lisa F. Chrystal HAWK designed mid-block pedes- prove the application of Andrea Lopez Union County Prosecutor ing structure” for a merged depart- operating at deficits. on December 20, 2011. The court trian crossing signal on Central Av- to operate a permanent cosmetics Theodore Romankow announced the ment and a meeting was being The county freeholders took ac- order was issued in response to a enue. His comments followed pleas business. arrest of a 51-year-old man in con- planned between the financial offic- tion on a resolution to enter into a builder’s remedy suit brought against by a retired Westfield police officer The council unanimously intro- nection to the brutal rape and murder ers and police chiefs from both towns, three-year shared-services agreement the township by Cranford Develop- and resident who asked the county to duced a $7.16-million budget that of 57-year-old Lena Triano of “to discuss more specifics” of the with the Borough of Roselle to pro- ment Associates, L.L.C., a subsid- replace the HAWK signal with a stan- managed to stay within the state- Westfield that occurred in 1976. The budgetary aspects of a potential vide fire and emergency medical ba- iary of the S. Hekemian Group of dard traffic signal at the intersection mandated 2-percent ceiling, but re- twist in the case, however, is that the merger. sic life support dispatch services. The Paramus. of Central and Clover Street. sulted in a $105 municipal increase man arrested was 15 at the time and Mayor Mahr said the borough had resolution followed the shutting down CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 The board of adjustment voted per household. cannot be charged as an adult and his unanimously to grant several vari- Borough resident Angelo Alimonte name was being withheld. In a report ances being requested to facilitate a asked the borough council why Coun- published by The Star-Ledger, the lease agreement between Poly C LLC, cilman Louis Petruzzelli was receiv- suspect had been identified as Carlton Serf Realty LLC, and Urban Outfit- ing $22,000 in healthcare benefits. Franklin, Westfield High School Class ters to renovate and occupy the his- Mr. Alimonte stated his opposition to of 1979, and at the time, a neighbor of toric Westfield Trust Company build- paying benefits to council members the victim, who lived at 617 Stirling ing at the corner of East Broad and and the mayor. Place. Elm Streets. Mountainside The board of adjustment granted The council heard an update on the The BOE asked parents to con- preliminary approval, with condi- progress of deterring geese from nest- sider waiving district-provided trans- tions, for a new veterinary hospital at ing in Mindowaskin Park from Alex portation if it is not needed, or it 562 Springfield Avenue. The current Tkacenko of Goose Runners, who would be forced to increase its bud- facility at that location will be demol- uses border collies to scare off the get by $95,000. ished and replaced with a new, three- geese. Cranford story, 6,800-square-foot building. A discussion on whether to go for- Two weeks after the surfacing of The town council voted unani- ward with a bond referendum to re- an eight-year-old Internet audiotape, mously to make Captain David place approximately 80 percent of in which he uttered an off-color joke Wayman Westfield’s new police chief. the school district’s roofs was held. in a telephone conversation with his Chief John Parizeau was honored for The possibility of a $13,600,000, dis- son, township Police Chief Eric Ma- his 31 years of service with the de- 12-05-10: BREATHTAKING VIEWS...Ed and Kathy Sjonell of Scotch Plains took time to review The Scotch Plains- trict-wide roof replacement project son said those comments were “not partment at a town council meeting. Fanwood Times while on a recent trip to Chile, Argentina and Brazil. Uguassu Falls can be seen in the background. had been discussed twice before. indicative of the career I have had or Barbara Ball presented a report to Magnificent! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times 2012-04-05: ON YOUR MARK...Runners dart across the starting line at the St. 2012-03-29: SMILES...Fanwood Administrator Eleanor McGovern is congratu- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Bart’s second annual Pot of Gold 5K race held Saturday morning in Scotch lated by Mayor Colleen Mahr on being honored at the Union County 20th Annual 2012-03-08: AMERICAN HERO…Anthony “Tony the Vet” LoBue marched Plains. Women of Excellence Awards Dinner on March 23 in Garwood. through Scotch Plains, where he grew up, on Tuesday carrying an American flag, hoping to draw attention to the sacrifice and needs of veterans on his 100-mile trek from Allentown, Pa. to Grand Central Station in New York City. He is pictured with Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool in front of the town’s September 11th 2012 Year In Review: January Through May Memorial. JANUARY and a fatal pedestrian accident on ings throughout the county, includ- tax relief in 2012.” Governor Chris Christie signed leg- voted 5 to 2 in favor, with board Westfield North Avenue, which claimed the life ing rooftop installations at the Regarding downtown redevelop- islation making it possible for dis- members Linda Koenig and Chris- A New Year’s tradition, the 30th of Patricia Currie. Cranford Library and Cranford Com- ment, Mayor Mahr urged the plan- tricts to have voters choose board of tine Guerriero dissenting, of moving annual Hangover Run at Tamaques Later in the month, Washington munity Center. ning board at its reorganization meet- education members at the polls in the school board election from April Park, hosted by the Cranford-based Elementary School was the site of a The year’s first partisan flare-up ing to think in terms of mixed-use November. to the November General Election. Central Jersey Road Runners Club, good old-fashioned hoedown, as par- occurred when, at the township zoning and planning and to continue In order to help finance the mu- Borough Administrator/Clerk had a record number of runners on ents square-danced in blue jeans and committee’s first formal meeting of to support a retail, business and resi- nicipal budget for 2012, Finance Christina Ariemma filed a lawsuit January 1. More than 1,000 runners checkered shirts to “Turkey in the 2012, Democratic Commissioner Ed dential zone in the revitalization of Committee Chairman Sam Della Fera against Councilman James Mathieu, from the region participated, with the Straw” during Roadsters and O’Malley called for the resignation Fanwood’s downtown. announced Westfield would need to the mayor and the borough council, lead runner crossing the finish line in Jokesters, the school’s 65th annual of newly named Township Attorney County implement a sewer-utility charge to claiming she had been harassed and just over 15 minutes. show. Phil Morin for what Mr. O’Malley The Union County Board of Cho- residents. He cited a $5-million drop intimidated by Mr. Mathieu and was At the Westfield council’s reorga- Garwood said was a conflict of interest related sen Freeholders welcomed new Free- in non-tax revenue over the last four denied raises the last two years as nization meeting, Mayor Andy The borough council voted 4 to 2 to the appointment. holder Vernell Wright of Union and years, decreases in state aid and the retaliation for being a whistleblower. Skibitsky recounted the many chal- to freeze longevity benefits for non- Scotch Plains named Freeholder Alexander state’s 2-percent cap requirement as The Garwood BOE voted to ap- lenges faced by the town during 2011, bargaining-unit employees. Council- Mayor Nancy Malool said she sup- Mirabella of Fanwood as chairman issues that make the budget process prove a five-year lease agreement from a blizzard and various multi- man Victor DeFilippo and Council- ports – and urged her township coun- and Freeholder Linda Carter of difficult. with the Westfield Area “Y” for use alarm fires to a hurricane and an woman Sara Todisco dissented. Last cil colleagues to do likewise – a study Plainfield as vice-chairwoman for Singer Whitney Houston was bur- of the Washington School. The school earthquake. He said these events year, the council put forth the same to look into the positives and nega- 2012 during the board’s annual reor- ied at Westfield’s Fairview Cemetery, district and the “Y,” a non-profit or- tested the town’s mettle, and the vote, and subsequently Mayor Patricia tives of a full consolidation between ganization meeting. Freeholder next to her father, John Houston, Jr., ganization, have agreed to a 50/50 public’s patience, as everyone en- Quattrocchi vetoed the council vote Scotch Plains and Fanwood. The Wright, a retired school principal who died in 2003. National news split of the net revenues. countered inconveniences. to approve freezing longevity ben- mayor said that after more than three from Union, replaced Nancy Ward of trucks arrived on East Broad Street Scotch Plains During the meeting, re-elected efits. years of efforts to merge various Westfield, who opted not to seek a by 5:30 a.m. February 19 and were The Scotch Plains Management council members were sworn in to Under the measure, the borough municipal departments and services, third term. broadcasting live feeds starting at Corp. (SPMC) sought approval from their new terms; Second Ward Coun- would no longer provide longevity “nothing has really happened.” Freeholder Chris Hudak, who was approximately 7 a.m. the township council of its 2012 bud- cilwoman JoAnn Neylan and Fourth benefits to any present or future non- Later in the month, the township appointed to the board in December Mountainside get, which calls for assessments on Ward Councilman Jim Foerst took bargaining-unit employee. Longev- council passed a resolution express- 2010 to replace Rick Proctor, who Mountainside’s board of education property owners to remain at $400 turns swearing in each other. Appel- ity benefits activate when a borough ing support for consolidating services was elected Rahway mayor in 2010, voted 6 to 1 in favor of moving the annually. It proposed spending late Judge Douglas Fasciale adminis- employee has been employed for five with Fanwood and initiating a study was sworn in for a full three-year school election to the November $85,400 on activities that would fo- tered the oath to First Ward Council- years. commission to look into the pros and term. Freeholder Angel Estrada, who General Election. Doing so effec- cus more on business recruitment man Frank Arena, and Third Ward The Garwood Board of Education cons of an outright merger between was first elected to the board in 1999, tively eliminated a public vote on the and retention than in prior years. Councilman Mark LoGrippo was approved a five-year lease agreement the two towns. took the oath for a fifth term. school budget, assuming it fell within Despite some misgivings about the sworn in by his predecessor, Mark with the Westfield Area “Y” to lease “What’s the harm in looking at it?” Region the state-mandated 2-percent cap. The potential emergence of politics ruin- Ciarrocca, now a Superior Court Washington School. Superintendent asked Mayor Malool. State lawmakers of both political lone dissenter, Board President James ing the “collegial” nature of the board, judge on the Union County bench. of Schools Teresa Quigley said the Fanwood parties fondly remembered state As- Ruban, stated he was not comfort- the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of After seven candidates were pub- “Y” would offer daycare, preschool, Mayor Colleen Mahr and Council- sembly Minority Leader Alex able taking any voting privileges away Education voted 8 to 1 to move its licly interviewed, Gretchan Ohlig was a fitness center, yoga, before- and man Russell Huegel were sworn in to DeCroce, 75, the Republican leader from Mountainside residents. board elections to November. The appointed as the newest member of after-school care, senior programs new terms of office during the of the lower house, after the long- After six months of deliberation, move could save the district at least the board of education in early Janu- and youth programming. The lease is borough’s reorganization meeting, time lawmaker died suddenly in Janu- the Mountainside Planning Board $30,000. Because most Union County ary, filling a seat left vacant by the effective through February 28, 2017. while Councilman Kevin Boris be- ary. voted 6 to 1 to approve the applica- towns voted to move their elections resignation of Julia Walker in No- The United States Department of gan his first term. Mayor Mahr en- Mr. DeCroce died on January 9 tion for the Triboro Sports indoor to November, Scotch Plains would vember 2011. Housing and Urban Development tered her third four-year term, while after collapsing in a bathroom inside sports complex on Sheffield Street. have assumed the sole cost of hold- A six-alarm fire destroyed Clyne (HUD) approved funding for the Mr. Huegel began his second term. the Statehouse, just moments after Cranford ing an April contest; Betty Anne & Murphy Caterers and five other Westfield Senior Housing Corpora- As Democrats, Mr. Huegel’s and Mr. the 214th Legislature held its final Mayor David Robinson announced Woerner remained opposed to the businesses located in a strip of one- tion (WSHC) to build a 72-unit apart- Boris’ victory in the General Election voting session. Mr. DeCroce, a that Police Chief Eric Mason, who measure and voted “no.” level storefronts near the Westfield ment complex for people age 62 and ensured that the six-person council Parsippany resident, had served as had been serving as acting township Fanwood traffic circle on the town’s south side. over on the former St. Anne’s School remained evenly divided between Republican leader since 2003 and administrator since the summer of Mayor Colleen Mahr said a joint In addition to Clyne & Murphy, the property in Garwood. Democrats and Republicans for at had been in the Assembly since 1989 2011, would assume that position Scotch Plains-Fanwood police de- two buildings involved were home to Cranford least one more year. Mayor Mahr, representing the 26th district, which permanently. Mr. Mason is a 34-year partment “is feasible…from an op- The Sound Station, Figaro’s Hair Styl- Cranford officials said they would also a Democrat, holds the deciding covers Morris County. veteran of the police department and erations point of view.” Mayor Mahr ing, Rocky the Taylor, Cobblers seek to have the state Department of vote on propositions put before the Later in the month, Assembly Re- its chief since 2003. added that an “operations plan” was Bench Shoe Repair and Unmasked, a Environmental Protection (DEP) hold council in the event of a split vote. publicans elected Assemblyman Jon Garwood reviewed at a January meeting with collectibles and comic book store. a public hearing on an application Later in the month, Mayor Mahr Bramnick (R-21) of Westfield as their The Garwood Board of Education CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 The buildings wrapped around the filed by a Birchwood Avenue devel- and the borough council unanimously new leader. corner of South and Westfield Av- oper so that township residents could approved a resolution that “renews FEBRUARY enues. Authorities ruled out arson as voice their opposition to the pro- the commitment” of the governing Westfield a cause of the blaze, which fire offi- posed development of several hun- body to pursue a shared Fanwood- In early February, members of the cials traced to the dining room of the dred housing units. Scotch Plains police department. Westfield Board of Education unani- catering business. The Union County Renewable Mayor Mahr said a shared police mously voted to move the school- Public safety became the focus at a Energy Program brought solar power department represents “what we see board election to November. This town council meeting after the fire to more than two dozen public build- as our best opportunity for property- action was taken just weeks after

Paul Peyton for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times 2012-03-29: SAVE OUR JOBS....One of the 280 Union County employees who have received layoff notices pleads with the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders last Thursday to reconsider their decision. PAGE INDEX Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 13-14 Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 THE FUTURE…The Scotch Plains Township Council met on Tuesday night to 2012-02-02: STUDENT DELEGATES…Over 100 Student Delegates recom- Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-11 reorganize the governing body and discuss the upcoming year. Pictured, left to mended by the faculty of Park and Terrill Middle Schools and St. Bartholomew’s Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 14 right, are: Union County Republican Chairman Phil Morin, Councilman Will- Academy (grades 5-8), participated in Leadership Training Conference 100 last iam Vastine, Mayor Nancy Malool and former Governor Donald DiFrancesco. Saturday. The conference develops and promotes leadership skills. Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 15-16

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The interactive experience was fun and interesting — even for this turtle! the person that I am.” He said he the BOE regarding the new statewide received a $180,000 award from the of CenCom. 2012 Year In Review, Part 1 regretted if anyone had been offended implementation of a teacher evalua- New Jersey Department of Transpor- Union County Clerk Joanne CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 by his remarks and lamented that a tion system. Mrs. Ball said the state tation (NJDOT) Municipal Aid Pro- Rajoppi threw the Democrats For officials from both municipalities. The BOE unanimously passed its tape of “a private conversation” had had mandated that a new evaluation gram for total road reconstruction Change’s (DFC) proposed slate of The mayor conceded that, “we still 2012-2013 budget in addition to a been “exploited” by someone in or- system must “be defined with a series work the borough will do on Farley candidates off the June 5 Primary have questions” and are “still grap- resolution to seek a bond referendum der to “divide the community and to of steps towards implementation in Avenue. Election ballot after questioning the pling” with how a joint police depart- to replace approximately 80 percent embarrass me.” 2012-2013.” It was announced that incumbent authenticity of signatures on their ment would be structured. But, Mayor of the district’s roofs. The district’s After receiving comments from The BOE received $44,000 from Republicans Robert Manduca and nomination petitions. Mahr emphasized, “If we want to get budget of $95,360,622 included a tax residents concerned about the scope the State Attorney General’s office Mike Szuch would attempt to fend MAY this done, it can be done.” levy of $87,194,608, representing a of a proposed ordinance that would for payment of damages incurred by off the challenges of veteran Demo- Westfield As progress continued on the 1.9-percent increase over last year’s sharply limit the feeding of wildlife the district as a result of illegal activi- crat Jack Molenaar and relative new- Board of Education (BOE) mem- mixed-use development, Fanwood budget. on public and private property, the ties by former engineer Kenneth comer Daniel Levine in the Novem- bers unanimously voted to add a $3.3- Crossing, Mayor Mahr said complet- The board of directors of the Down- township committee put off a vote on Disko. The money was awarded as ber election. million additional turf field to a pro- ing the downtown redevelopment, town Westfield Corporation (DWC) the ordinance so that its language restitution related to bidding irregu- Garwood posed $13.6-million bond referen- along with updating zoning on South ratified its 2012 budget of $409,605, could be more closely examined and larities by the former engineer con- The BOE unanimously approved a dum going before voters in Septem- Avenue, were among her priorities which was slightly greater than last fine-tuned. tracted to oversee facility projects for proposed budget for the 2012-2013 ber. over the next four years. year’s budget of $409,484. County the school district. school year totaling $8,349,831, in- The Westfield Town Council unani- County Scotch Plains The Board of Chosen Freeholders The Westfield Board of Health cluding a general fund of $7,682,554 mously adopted its amended $36.95- In her annual report, Union County It was revealed that by updating its introduced two ordinances and passed made a move to save the town nearly and special revenues of $134,160, million 2012 municipal budget. The Clerk Joanne Rajoppi said the eco- insurance procedures last year to re- a resolution regarding construction $16,000 by entering into a shared- with $7,258,780 to be raised in taxes. average assessed home of $182,300 nomic recession continued to impact quire organizers of township parks to of a $45-million, 78,000-square-foot service contract with Animal Control The borough council adopted a saw an increase of $79 in the munici- the housing market and foreclosure complete hold harmless agreements, family court building being con- Solutions. The town ended its con- $7,160,257 municipal budget, with pal portion of its property-tax bill. rate in the county in 2011. For all the township might have inadvert- structed at 10 Cherry Street in Eliza- tract with Associated Humane Soci- $5,415,039 to be raised in taxes, in a The state reviewed and approved the property documents, there was nearly ently caused the cancellation of St. beth. The new building will include a eties, which was at a cost of $83,148, 5 to 1 vote. Councilman Jim Mathieu town’s sewer utility ordinance and a 6-percent decrease in volume, from Bart’s Old-timers Softball League. 150-space parking deck. and has entered into a joint contract was the sole dissenter. The tax levy is fees. Residents were charged a sewer 72,705 to 68,511. The league has been in existence The first estimate for a skating cen- with Summit and New Providence at $46,368 under the 2-percent man- fee, which is expected to generate This number also reflected a de- since 1978 and features 150-plus ter at Oak Ridge Park in Clark, which a cost of $67,200 per year. dated tax-levy cap. Homeowners saw over $1.3 million to offset the town’s crease in foreclosure recordings due players. would replace the Warinanco Skat- The Westfield Historical Society a municipal tax hike of $105 per $3,548,584 bill from the Rahway to a court-ordered moratorium on Township Municipal Manager ing Center in Elizabeth, was $8.8 continued to renegotiate its lease $100,000 of assessed value. Valley Sewerage Authority (RVSA). foreclosures, Ms. Rajoppi reported. Chris Marion announced his resigna- million, according to a copy of a agreement with the town, as it made The borough council unanimously Following a house fire on Freeholder Dan Sullivan an- tion on March 12, effective March feasibility study recently completed. its transition to its new home in the voted to approve a resolution to es- Barchester Way, approximately 20 nounced that a governmental-effi- 30, to take the position of business Union County officials announced Reeve History and Cultural Resource tablish a compensation review pro- members of the Westfield Fire De- ciency task force put together by administrator in Old Bridge Town- the cancellation of Union County Center on Mountain Avenue. cedure for the purposes of determin- partment (WFD) were present at the Union County Manager Al Faella ship. MusicFest and Rhythm & Blues by After more than a decade of dis- ing salaries and wages for full-time Westfield Town Council meeting in recommended changes that could Councilman Kevin Glover made a the Brook for 2012 due to budgetary cussion, both the BOE and the town employees of the borough who are support of increased staffing. save the county $850,000 in the 2012 motion to move $100,000 from the constraints. council announced plans to alleviate not the members of any employee Scotch Plains county budget. town’s sewer utility surplus to its Union County sent layoff notices parking problems at Westfield High bargaining unit, are not afforded com- Michael Bennett, 44, of Scotch One area where the task force was municipal operating budget. His out to 236 employees, on top of 44 School. pensation protection by law and Plains was arrested after allegedly looking to save money was the up- motion passed by a 3 to 2 vote, with notices delivered in February, as the Scotch Plains whose compensation is solely with attacking a high-school baseball grading of the county’s telecommu- Mayor Nancy Malool and Council- county looked to trim its payroll by Mayor Malool announced she the discretion of the mayor and coun- player who came onto his property to nications infrastructure. man Mickey Marcus supporting, and June 1 to close what Freeholder Fis- would challenge Deputy Mayor Mary cil. collect a foul ball. Bennett reportedly Union County officials learned that Deputy Mayor Mary DePaola and cal Affairs Committee Chairman Dan DePaola in the June 5 Primary Elec- Residents of The Pointe, a newly ran out of his home, located on Dutch dispatch services out of Overlook Councilman Bo Vastine opposed. Sullivan described as a “very signifi- tion for the Republican mayoral nomi- built condominium complex located Lane, adjacent to the field, and Medical Center in Summit, known as The proposed 2012 municipal bud- cant budget deficit.” In addition to nation, with the winner facing Demo- along North Avenue in the borough, grabbed the 18-year-old Union CenCom, would close on April 1. In get called for a $34 increase to $1,777 the layoffs, another 72 vacant posi- cratic Councilman Kevin Glover in voiced their opposition to The Pointe Catholic High School student. response, the county offered to begin for the average assessed property of tions are being eliminated. November. The mayor’s move came residents paying what they said was The township Republican Com- servicing towns served by CenCom $122,800. Region after the township Republican Com- double the taxes than the average mittee was set to decide on three through the county’s 9-1-1 dispatch The Scotch Plains Management Since CenCom, the medical 9-1-1 mittee voted to endorse Mrs. DePaola taxpayer in the borough. names to submit to the township coun- operation in Westfield. Corp. (SPMC) announced that it dispatch center for multiple area res- as its mayoral candidate and Ed Mountainside cil to replace Nancy Malool as mayor Region would embark on a major business cue squads and paramedic units, an- Saridaki as its candidate for township Residents who live near the new until the November election. Repub- Kean University’s Board of Trust- recruitment effort, including having nounced its impending closure, it was council. Triboro Sports Complex gave com- lican Chairman William McClintock ees voted in favor of keeping its em- a representative attend the premier still unknown who would take the 9- The township council quickly dis- ments to the borough council in op- told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood battled president, Dawood Farahi. As retailing trade show in Las Vegas in 1-1 calls in the region. patched a proposal from Councilman position to the new facility. Times that deputy mayor, and now a result, a group of students marched May. New Jersey is the least corruptible Glover to use more of the township’s The BOE discussed the imminent acting mayor, Mary DePaola “will be in the rain from the university, down Members of the Scotch Plains- U.S. state, according to a report by surplus as a revenue source in an departure of Acting Business Admin- on top of the list” of the three names Morris Avenue, to state Senator Ray Fanwood BOE unanimously passed the Center for Public Integrity. New effort to lessen the proposed increase istrator Daniel Saragnese. Mr. to be submitted to the council. Lesniak’s Legislative District Office, the 2012-2013 $85,690,101 budget, Jersey merited a B-plus, the highest in the municipal property-tax rate. Saragnese was appointed as the act- In three separate pre-parade me- speaking out against the retaining of which was up $3 million from last grade, ahead of Connecticut, which The BOE voted to award a bid for ing business administrator and board morials, hundreds of residents of Mr. Farahi despite numerous alleg- year. The overall tax-levy increase earned a B, and Washington, Califor- roof replacements. secretary for the district in June 2010. Scotch Plains and Fanwood expressed edly falsified claims on his résumé. was 1.6 percent, which was within nia and Nebraska, which each re- Mayor Malool announced that she Cranford their gratitude to the many men and Students held signs that read, “Even the state-mandated 2-percent cap. ceived B-minus. Nineteen states re- would resign from her position to The township’s zoning board of women who have given their lives in McDonald’s Has Background Scotch Plains taxpayers pay 77.8 ceived C’s and 18 received D’s, while take a position in state government, adjustment approved two applications the defense of their country. Checks,” “Fraudhi Must Step Down” percent of the tax levy, while Fanwood eight states received failing grades, and also dropped her bid for mayor in from homeowners who decided to Fanwood and “I’m Tired of Paying for Farahi’s residents pay 22.1 percent. according to news reports. the Primary Election. raise the height of their homes to Mayor Colleen Mahr revealed that Ferrari.” Fanwood Union County Republicans gave The Scotch Plains Management avoid future flood damage to their ongoing committee discussions re- MARCH The Fanwood Planning Board the party line in the Tuesday, June 5, Corp. announced that it would seek first-floor living space, after flood- garding a potential joint Scotch Westfield talked about making changes to the Primary Election to two-term Rep. to hire an ambassador to serve as a waters from Hurricane Irene last year Plains-Fanwood police department The town council took the first step existing ordinances in the borough, Leonard Lance from the 7th District liaison between the business com- destroyed their main living areas. “have started to pick up steam,” indi- in setting up a new fee for sewer and explored ideas for the downtown by a 139-16 vote over businessman munity, the SPMC board of directors The township committee, under cating that chief financial officers usage in order to offset a budget gap commercial district. David Larsen. Delegates also gave and the township government, as well protest, introduced a court-ordered from both municipalities had met to of approximately $1.5 million, pass- While the mayors of Scotch Plains the Republican Party organizational as to enhance SPMC’s communica- ordinance that would formally per- review the two police departments’ ing an ordinance which allowed the and Fanwood were discussing a line to former Massachusetts Gover- tions with its membership. mit the Birchwood Avenue property budgets and that they would next town to bill single and multi-family merger of the towns’ police depart- nor Mitt Romney for president; to The township council gave final to include multi-family affordable meet with the two police chiefs. Some housing units $170 for the year; con- ments, a citizens group pursued a Monmouth County state Senator Jo- approval to the 2012 municipal bud- housing. The ordinance was part of of the topics still being discussed dominiums and townhouses $135 per study that could lead to a complete seph Kyrillos for United States Sen- get of $23,594,546, an increase of the township’s compliance with a state include department operational is- unit; commercial and industrial uses consolidation of the two municipali- ate; and to Middlesex County busi- $103,465 over 2011. A total of Superior Court Judge’s December sues, potential development of a joint $315 and each apartment unit $100. ties. nessman Eric Beck in the race for $15,774,203 would be raised in prop- order allowing Paramus-based S. meeting budget and service levels. Charles Casiere, 84, and John Diaz, The borough council introduced Congress from the 12th Congres- erty taxes in support of the budget, an Hekemian Group, which owns the Cranford 73, both of Westfield, were charged its $8.8-million budget, which pro- sional District. Also, Diane Barabas increase of $230,890 over last year. property, to move forward with its The township committee gave fi- with driving while intoxicated fol- vided the same level of services and of Westfield, Chris Nowak of For the average assessed home of plans to build 360 housing units. nal approval to an ordinance regulat- lowing a fatal pedestrian accident on did not result in any municipal lay- Cranford and Stephen Kozlovich of $121,800, that 1.96-percent increase County ing the feeding of wildlife on public North Avenue. offs. Fanwood residents saw overall Union were selected to run for three would mean a municipal property- Union County Manager Al Faella and private property while admitting After 31 years with the Westfield property-tax bills increase $55. seats on the Union County Board of tax increase of $34, from $1,743 last released a proposed budget of $483.9 that enforcement of the new law, par- Police Department, Chief John Garwood Chosen Freeholders. year to $1,777. million for 2012 with $303.5 million ticularly the feeding of birds, will be Parizeau announced his retirement A recall petition was circulated The state Senate Judiciary Com- Fanwood to be raised in county taxes, an in- somewhat vague. effective August 1. throughout the borough to unseat mittee defeated Governor Chris Mayor Mahr said Fanwood and crease of $12.4 million over last year. The Cranford Planning Board The council unanimously voted to Councilman Jim Mathieu following Christie’s nominee for the state Su- Scotch Plains are ready to “move Last year’s tax levy increase was $13.8 adopted an ordinance amending its introduce Westfield’s $36.95-million Borough Clerk Christina Ariemma’s preme Court, Executive Assistant forward with the dialogue” on the million over 2010. The county is look- Master Plan to include a Housing 2012 municipal budget. lawsuit against Councilman Mathieu. Attorney General Phillip Kwon, in a proposed merger of the two munici- ing to reorganize and privatize Element and a Fair Share Plan. The Freeholder Chairman Alexander The borough’s planning board 7-6 vote. pal police departments. Mayor Mahr Runnells Specialized Hospital, as well move was the first step in complying Mirabella declined to intervene in voted, 7 to 2, with Bill Nierstedt and APRIL indicated Scotch Plains officials had as privatize Watchung Stables, both with a court order issued by state the controversy over installation of a Georgia MacIndoe dissenting, to ap- Westfield concurred with a proposed “govern- of which the county reported were Superior Court Judge Lisa F. Chrystal HAWK designed mid-block pedes- prove the application of Andrea Lopez Union County Prosecutor ing structure” for a merged depart- operating at deficits. on December 20, 2011. The court trian crossing signal on Central Av- to operate a permanent cosmetics Theodore Romankow announced the ment and a meeting was being The county freeholders took ac- order was issued in response to a enue. His comments followed pleas business. arrest of a 51-year-old man in con- planned between the financial offic- tion on a resolution to enter into a builder’s remedy suit brought against by a retired Westfield police officer The council unanimously intro- nection to the brutal rape and murder ers and police chiefs from both towns, three-year shared-services agreement the township by Cranford Develop- and resident who asked the county to duced a $7.16-million budget that of 57-year-old Lena Triano of “to discuss more specifics” of the with the Borough of Roselle to pro- ment Associates, L.L.C., a subsid- replace the HAWK signal with a stan- managed to stay within the state- Westfield that occurred in 1976. The budgetary aspects of a potential vide fire and emergency medical ba- iary of the S. Hekemian Group of dard traffic signal at the intersection mandated 2-percent ceiling, but re- twist in the case, however, is that the merger. sic life support dispatch services. The Paramus. of Central and Clover Street. sulted in a $105 municipal increase man arrested was 15 at the time and Mayor Mahr said the borough had resolution followed the shutting down CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 The board of adjustment voted per household. cannot be charged as an adult and his unanimously to grant several vari- Borough resident Angelo Alimonte name was being withheld. In a report ances being requested to facilitate a asked the borough council why Coun- published by The Star-Ledger, the lease agreement between Poly C LLC, cilman Louis Petruzzelli was receiv- suspect had been identified as Carlton Serf Realty LLC, and Urban Outfit- ing $22,000 in healthcare benefits. Franklin, Westfield High School Class ters to renovate and occupy the his- Mr. Alimonte stated his opposition to of 1979, and at the time, a neighbor of toric Westfield Trust Company build- paying benefits to council members the victim, who lived at 617 Stirling ing at the corner of East Broad and and the mayor. Place. Elm Streets. Mountainside The board of adjustment granted The council heard an update on the The BOE asked parents to con- preliminary approval, with condi- progress of deterring geese from nest- sider waiving district-provided trans- tions, for a new veterinary hospital at ing in Mindowaskin Park from Alex portation if it is not needed, or it 562 Springfield Avenue. The current Tkacenko of Goose Runners, who would be forced to increase its bud- facility at that location will be demol- uses border collies to scare off the get by $95,000. ished and replaced with a new three- geese. Cranford story, 6,800-square-foot building. A discussion on whether to go for- Two weeks after the surfacing of The town council voted unani- ward with a bond referendum to re- an eight-year-old Internet audiotape, mously to make Captain David place approximately 80 percent of in which he uttered an off-color joke Wayman Westfield’s new police chief. the school district’s roofs was held. in a telephone conversation with his Chief John Parizeau was honored for The possibility of a $13,600,000, dis- son, township Police Chief Eric Ma- his 31 years of service with the de- 12-05-10: BREATHTAKING VIEWS...Ed and Kathy Sjonell of Scotch Plains took time to review The Scotch Plains- trict-wide roof replacement project son said those comments were “not partment at a town council meeting. Fanwood Times while on a recent trip to Chile, Argentina and Brazil. Uguassu Falls can be seen in the background. had been discussed twice before. indicative of the career I have had or Barbara Ball presented a report to Magnificent! 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Page 2 Thursday, December 27, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION SP Mother Kills Self, Judge Rejects Latest CF Son By Setting Fire Motion In Birchwood Case By PAUL J. PEYTON outside the residence. By DELL SIMEONE vacate her previous order. She sched- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mr. Romankow said it was “very Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times uled a court hearing on the Birchwood SCOTCH PLAINS – A 32-year- fortunate” that no one else was in- CRANFORD – Birchwood or the site plan on Monday, February 4, at old Scotch Plains woman was killed jured as there was another family 360-apartment development to be built 10 a.m. in Superior Court in Eliza- along with her 3-year-old son in a residing in an attached home at the by the Cranford Development Associ- beth. At that time, the township’s December 18 fire, which authorities same Church Street location. ates (CDA) at 315 Birchwood Avenue objections to the special hearing said she set in their Church Street Chief Mahoney classified the case in Cranford, which is in a flood plain, officer’s recommendations will be apartment. A neighbor reported the as an “arson, murder-suicide.” He said has caused Cranford Township a lot of heard and she will make the final fire around 7 p.m. the rags with accelerant were found headaches. Last year the township was order in the case. During a December 19 press con- inside the bedroom door. “The fire victim to massive flooding. This is a Until new appointments are made ference at the Scotch Plains Police was quickly extinguished,” he said, factor in the township’s opposition to by the township committee in January, Department, Union County Prosecu- noting the blaze was put out within 20 the development. it is uncertain whether Mr. Morin will tor Theodore Romankow said to 30 minutes of the arrival of CDA brought a builder’s remedy continue as the township attorney. He firefighters forced their way into the firefighters.n He credited the quick lawsuit against the township, and won, stated that should an appeal, by Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader and The Times two-family home and proceeded to a response of the fire department, which REMEMBERING VICTIMS…Thirty to 40 people gathered Friday morning at in order to go forward with the apart- Cranford, go forward on the Birchwood second-floor bedroom, the door of is located a few blocks away, in pre- Mindowaskin Park in Westfield to remember the victims of Newtown/Sandy ments, which would contain 60 af- case, the question of Ms. McKenzie’s which was closed. After pushing in venting the fire from spreading. Hook, Conn. They were remembered with song poems and Ted Schlosberg fordable units. Cranford had not com- possible bias would not be able to be the door, they discovered the bodies The boy’s father, Jeremy Scott playing Taps. The memorial was in coordination with churches ringing their bells plied with the New Jersey Mt. Laurel brought up unless it had been addressed of Katherine Halverson and her son, McDonald, did not live with Ms. across the country at 9:30 a.m., one week after the mass killing. The names and Agreement to provide the required by the court at this time. Jeremy Scott McDonald, Jr., lying on Halverson, although her mother did. ages of those killed were read. The vigil was organized by residents Karen Egert amount of affordable housing in town. He said further, at this point, CDA the floor next to each other. The mother was not home when the and Lisa Alongi. Westfield parents came to show their support and talk about the Last year, the township was or- has still not received a permit from need to make changes, legislatively and socially, in order to reduce gun violence. Scotch Plains Police Chief Brian fire occurred. Mr. Romankow said Thoughts and ideas were exchanged on ways to ban high powered assault dered by state Superior Court Judge the New Jersey Department of Envi- Mahoney said members of the rescue Ms. Halverson and Mr. McDonald weapons, magazine clips, etc. Anyone would like to get involved in future can e- Lisa Chrystal to change its zoning ronmental Protection (NJDEP) to squad attempted CPR on both victims at had been involved in child-custody mail Karen Egert at [email protected]. laws to prepare for the Birchwood raise part of Birchwood Avenue a the scene, as well as en route to Over- hearings over their son. development. Judge Chrystal also foot above the flood plain and pro- look Medical Center in Summit. Both “Obviously, she was depressed over ordered the Birchwood site plan hear- vide an emergency exit from the de- were pronounced dead at the hospital. court proceedings,” Mr. Romankow Peyton's ing to take place, in August, in Supe- velopment. If the CDA does not ob- Upon further investigation by the told The Westfield Leader/Scotch rior Court in Elizabeth and not by the tain the permit, it would be a large township’s police department and the Plains-Fanwood Times. Peek at the Week Cranford Planning Board in the obstacle to the development. Union County Homicide Task Force, According to Jeremy’s Cranford Municipal Building. The Mr. Romankow said it was deter- McDonald, Jr.’s 2009 birth an- In Politics township objected to that order. Let- Two Kids Hit By Car mined that Ms. Halverson used an nouncement published in The The Leader/Times ters were sent to the judge requesting accelerant on rags to set the fire. Leader/Times, the couple had lived By Paul Peyton of a change of venue. The requests were On Way to School “The mother spread this accelerant in Elizabeth. A neighbor inter- Sweeney Won’t Support Francis X. Gartland, 71, of Balti- denied. Judge Chrystal appointed WESTFIELD – Two children on on these rags on the floor, lit it and it viewed by News12 said Ms. Gay Marriage Referendum more, Md., was sentenced to 15 retired Judge Douglas Wolfson as the their way to Edison Intermediate smoked the room. Obviously, she Halverson had resided on Church Senate President Steven years in state prison, including special hearing officer to preside, and School (EIS) last Thursday were died of smoke poisoning. She wasn’t Street since April. She is from Sweeney (D-3, Gloucester) has said seven and half years of parole ineli- appointed Elizabeth McKenzie as the struck by a car at the intersection of badly burned,” Mr. Romankow said. Scotch Plains, having graduated he does not support a measure by gibility and a concurrent seven- special master for the hearing. Rahway Avenue and Grove Street. He said her son also succumbed to from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Assemblyman Reed Gusciora (D- year sentence on a theft by decep- Judge Wolfson and Ms. McKenzie In an e-mail to parents, EIS Principal smoke inhalation. School in 1998, where she was the 15, Trenton), the state’s first openly tion charge. Gartland pleaded guilty submitted their findings to Judge Matt Bolton said both students were The prosecutor said it took the only girl on the football team. gay legislator, that would give vot- on April 10 to first-degree money Chrystal this fall. Both findings were transported to the hospital for observa- county’s medical examiner eight Ms. Halverson also had been an ers the chance to decide whether laundering against the school dis- favorable to CDA. In October, tion. He said the motorist who hit them hours to perform the autopsies on the intern for The Leader/Times, where gay people should have the right to trict and second-degree theft by Stephen Eisendorfer, of Hill Wallack, was blinded by the sun and did not see victims. A family dog also perished, she archived stories regarding the marry, the Star-Ledger has re- deception against the city. of Princeton, representing the CDA, the crossing guard. One student re- although a cat was found unharmed John List murders. ported. Christie Replaces Morris Pros. requested that Judge Chrystal make a turned to school Thursday while the “I have firmly stated before and will With Acting Prosecutor final judgement in the case. That has other was expected to return lastFriday. say again now that I do not believe you Morris County Prosecutor Robert not happened. Second Birdsall Executive put civil rights on the ballot, period,” Bianchi, a holdover since his term At the December 17 hearing on a Bramnick Calls for Sen. Sweeney told the paper. expired in June, was replaced on motion from Cranford, Judge Assemblyman Gusciora said, “I am December 14 by attorney Frederic Chrystal said that she had not re- Schroeder to Resign Indicted in Fraud Probe the last person who believes civil rights M. Knapp as acting county prosecu- ceived any objections from Cranford “In light of today’s indictment [Fri- TRENTON — Thomas Rospos, a dering. Each of the counts carries a should be on the ballot, but civil rights tor by order of Goverrnor Chris residents to Judge Wolfson’s recom- day by the state Attorney General] of former executive vice-president for sentence of five to 10 years in prison. delayed is civil rights denied.” Christie, the Daily Record reported. mendations on Birchwood. Cranford Assemblyman [Robert] Schroeder [R- Birdsall Services Group, a large He was also charged with tampering Republican State Senator Christo- Mr. Knapp, a Republican, was nomi- then asked for, and was granted, an 39th], I do not believe he can continue Monmouth County-based engineering with public records or information pher “Kip” Bateman of Somerset nated by Gov. Christie on June 7 to extention until December 31. Objec- to properly serve his constituents while firm with an office in Cranford, has (3rd degree), falsifying or tampering County, the prime sponsor of refer- succeed Mr. Bianchi, a Democrat. tions can be sent to Honorabe Lisa F. facing these serious charges. I believe been indicted by a state grand jury for with records (4th degree), prohibited endum, SCR- 88, seeking voter ap- “I don’t think there’s any debate Chrystal, J.S.C., Union County Court- it is in the best interest of his constitu- his alleged role in a scheme in which corporation contributions through proval to amend the state constitution about the governor’s ability to do it house, 2 Broad St., Tower Bldg., 11th ents that Assemblyman Schroeder the firm fraudulently avoided the re- employees (4th degree), and conceal- to legalize same sex marriage in New (remove Bianchi for Knapp),” Gov. floor, Elizabeth, N.J. 07207. immediately resign his seat in the strictions of New Jersey’s Pay-to-Play ment or misrepresentation of contri- Jersey, said he welcomed Asm. Christie told The Daily Record. “We At the hearing, Cranford Township General Assembly.” Act by disguising illegal corporate po- butions or expenditures (4th degree). Gusciora’s support of putting the did it. But we waited for seven months Attorney Philip Morin argued to have Assembly Republican Leader litical contributions as personal contri- Rospos allegedly made hundreds of question before voters. for a hearing. The Senate cannot con- Ms. McKenzie disqualified from the Jon Bramnick butions of employees of the firm. personal contributions to campaigns “I’m glad that he now understands tinue to be able, especially in sensitive case based on a statement she made Westfield On November 30, Philip Angarone, and political organizations across the what I was saying in February: that this law enforcement positions, to just sit in an e-mail (in a different case), 40, of Hamilton, the former market- state, both Republican and Demo- is the most pragmatic course of action. in the corner and hold their breath calling herself an advocate of afford- Correction ing director for Birdsall, admitted in cratic, in excess of $150,000 that A straight up or down vote on legaliz- because they lost the election in 2009. able housing. Cranford asked the trial In the article entitled “Westfield court that he took part in the scheme, were illegally reimbursed by Birdsall. ing same sex marriage in the Constitu- The Governor said the attorney gen- court to disqualify Ms. McKenzie as Settles Lawsuit; 24 Units Planned for plead guilty to third-degree tamper- Under the scheme, Birdsall share- tion, not a ‘defense of marriage’ law, eral has also named acting prosecu- special master in the site plan hear- Springfield Ave.” in the December 20 ing with public records or informa- holders and employees would make gives finality to a matter that, if handled tors in Essex and Atlantic Counties.” ing, and that a new hearing be or- edition, it was reported that Sunnyside tion and fourth-degree prohibited cor- personal political contributions of by simple legislation, could be repealed Senate Democrats last Thursday de- dered. The request was denied by Senior Housing, LLC is owned by poration contributions through em- $300 or less, which are deemed in the future or mired in litigation for nied Mr. Knapp’s nomination. Judge Chrystal. Steve Needle and Ray Rodgers. While ployees. He faces up to 364 days in unreportable, and shareholders and years,” Sen. Bateman said. Senate Republican Leader Tom “It is a disappointment, but not a Mr. Needle did at one time own an jail and a term of probation. Rospos, employees would then be illegally Broker Gets 15 Years for Kean, Jr. (R-21, Westfield) said of surprise,” said Mr. Morin of the ruling. interest in the project, he is no longer 60, of Belmar, has been charged with reimbursed with bonus payments, and Stealing Money From BOE, City Thursday’s action: “[The] rejection He said Judge Chrystal said that in partnership with Mr. Rodgers and 2nd-degree counts of conspiracy, the firm would falsely omit the con- A Maryland insurance broker has of Frederic Knapp’s nomination, the motion filed by the township did is no longer involved in that project. making false representations for gov- tributions in documents filed with the been sentenced to state prison for through a suspension of Senate rules not meet the necessary criteria to We regret the error. ernment contracts, misconduct by a Election Law Enforcement Commis- stealing nearly $2.6 million from and without so much as a Judiciary corporate official, and money laun- sion (ELEC). the Perth Amboy Board of Educa- Committee hearing, can only be de- tion by submitting fraudulent bills, scribed as a temper tantrum. In so and also stealing $216,495 from the doing, the Democrats have denied 2012 Year In Review, Part 1 City of Perth Amboy by collecting the people of Morris County, for no PERSONAL INJURY LAW payments for a non-existent good reason whatsoever, the oppor- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 “wellness program” for city employ- tunity to be served by a talented attor- on December 20, 2011. The court garbage removal was concluded, af- ees, according to Attorney General ney, diligent public servant, and good order was issued in response to a ter a hearing that lasted about eight UTO CCIDENTS Jeffrey Chiesa. man.” builder’s remedy suit brought against months. Borough Attorney Joseph A A the township by Cranford Develop- Triarsi expected to hear the judge’s ment Associates, L.L.C., a subsid- written decision in about two weeks. iary of the S. Hekemian Group of Mountainside For More Than 30 Paramus. At a board of education (BOE) meet- After a two-hour public hearing ing, Mountainside Education Associa- Years Jon Bramnick during which members of the public tion President Suzanne Jenks told the begged, accused and challenged the BOE, “We are here tonight to voice our Cranford Township Committee not frustration over not having an agree- Has Been Representing to amend a supplement to the ment for over two years.” Approxi- township’s land-use ordinance to cre- mately 40 members of the union stood People Involved In ate an inclusionary multi-family resi- behind Ms. Jenks. Most were attired in dence zone, the committee adopted black as a symbol of solidarity. Accidents Rare Sale! the ordinance. County Garwood The Freeholders voted 7-0 to priva- A committee of three borough resi- tize occupational, physical and speech Certified Civil Trial Attorney Every Madeline Moss floor model dents began the process of recalling therapy services at Runnells Special- now at huge savings! 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 27, 2012 Page 3 Judge Finds Franklin Guilty of ’76 WF Murder By LAUREN S. BARR Franklin will be sentenced on Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Thursday, January 31. According to WESTFIELD – Last Thursday af- the Union County Prosecutor’s Of- ternoon, nearly 37 years after the fice, in 1976 the juvenile code al- brutal rape and murder of Lena Triano lowed that sentencing for a homicide in her Westfield home, Carlton should be indeterminate not to ex- Franklin, who was only 15 at the ceed life. time, was found guilty of felony According to The Westfield Leader murder in the first degree. and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Despite the fact that Franklin is Times archives, Franklin was ap- now 51 years old, he was a juvenile at pointed to a Youth Advisory Com- the time the crime was committed, mittee on Vandalism in September of and thus had to be treated as a juve- 1977, just a year after he allegedly nile by the court system and under murdered Ms. Triano. He next ap- the laws as they existed in 1976. pears in the archives in April of 1980 State Superior Court Judge Robert when he was arrested and charged Kirsch issued a 51-page verdict and with a Stirling Place burglary along Tom Kranz for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fred T. Rossi for The Westfield Leader and The Times opinion, which he read from in part at with Ralph Petterway. The two were THANK YOU, FANWOOD...Fanwood Councilman Robert Manduca makes LAST MEETING...Scotch Plains Mayor Mary DePaola presided over her final the hearing. He said that Ms. Triano, held on $10,000 bail. farewell remarks at his last meeting as a councilman on December 18, as township council meeting on December 18. Councilman Edward Saridaki, left, who is only identified as L.T. in court Then on November 6, 1981, Councilman Mike Szuch, who also is leaving the council dais, awaits his turn to marked his final meeting as well. Both Republicans were defeated in municipal papers, lived a “modest and some- Franklin broke into the Garrigan say goodbye. elections last month. what solitary life,” going to church home on Lawrence Avenue, holding and working as a legal secretary be- three family members hostage. Ac- County Looking to Move fore her death at the age of 57. cording to The Leader/Times archives, SPF OKs Asbestos Removal, In addition to the DNA evidence Franklin held the family hostage for found at the scene, which Judge several hours before instructing Golf to Improvement Auth. Kirsch called “powerfully incrimi- Donald Garrigan to withdraw money Trans. Contract With WF By PAUL J. PEYTON ted and redone.” nating” and said “indisputably” be- from two banks. While at the bank, By DELL SIMEONE will be held on Monday, February 18, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times He said between 40 and 100 in- longed to Franklin; the judge also Mr. Garrigan was able to alert an Specially for The Westfield Leader and The Times Presidents’ Day. A single session will COUNTY – The Union County mates would be temporarily moved called Franklin’s taped conversation employee that he was being held hos- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch be held for elementary students, grades Board of Chosen Freeholders last to Hudson during the project, which with investigators “disingenuous.” tage and police surrounded the home. Plains-Fanwood Board of Education Pre-K through grade 4, on Friday, Thursday approved a memorandum is expected to take between 12 to 18 During the course of the trial the Westfield Police Detective Bernard (BOE) last Thursday voted to autho- June 21. A single session will be held understanding between the county and months to complete. tape was admitted into evidence; on Tracey, who would later become rize Environmental Management, Inc. for Pre-K through grade 4 students at the Union County Improvement Au- In other business, the board it Franklin denied knowledge of Ms. Westfield’s police chief, broke to oversee the asbestos removal School One and the J.A. Coles School thority (UCIA) relative to moving the adopted an ordinance giving 2 Triano as his backyard neighbor, that through the door after a scuffle broke project at Brunner Elementary and on Monday, June 24. This schedule is county’s gold operations under the percent raises to department direc- there had even been a murder in his out between Franklin and Mr. McGinn Elementary Schools and at posted on the district’s website. umbrella of the UCIA. Golf operations tors. The salaries for 2013 will be: neighborhood or the location of Garrigan, after which the Garrigan Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High currently fall under the Department of county manager, $158,100; county Ripley Place. Judge Kirsch noted, family escaped the home. Franklin The company will monitor costs and School Chamber Choir entertained Parks and Community Renewal. counsel, $152,504; engineering, however, that Franklin claimed that retreated to the basement, prompting plans, bids, contractor solicitation and the BOE at the start of the meeting, County Counsel Robert Barry said public works and facilities director, people have “super duper memories, several hours of negotiations between technology, for an estimated final the board’s last for the year. The choir the agreement “is strictly opening up the $121,685; public safety director, even…as a youngster…” Franklin him and members of the police de- cost of $49,000. is made up of junior and senior boys discussion on whether or not [the county] $116,069; human services director, went on in the interview to recall partment that ultimately ended with The board also approved contracts and girls led by music teacher Jan would transfer the assets to the UCIA” $133,967; correctional services di- multiple names of former classmates, his capture after Sergeant Owen to Shari Vayda of Scotch Plains for Allen. The choir performed three as part of a public-private partnership. rector, $119,646; Runnells Special- and other streets near Stirling Place, McCabe subdued him when he occupational therapy services at $75 songs, in a cappella style, to celebrate He said improvement authorities ized Hospital director, $132,796; fi- where he lived at the time of the reached for a pack of cigarettes. per hour, and to Dr. Laura E. Morse of the holidays. “have the ability to enter into much nance director, $122,400; adminis- murder. Franklin pled guilty to kidnapping the Institute of Neurology and Neuro- BOE President Norman “Trip” longer-term relationships” with pri- trative services director, $122,399, While the defense had argued that and robbery, for which he served 17 surgery in Livingston at $550 per hour Whitehouse praised the choir by say- vate entities that counties. Mr. Barry and parks and community renewal Franklin and Ms. Triano had a con- years before being paroled in 1999. for comprehensive neuro-developmen- ing, “There is talent and a breath of said the UCIA would have the flex- director,$116,280. sensual sexual relationship, allegedly At the time of his arrest for the tal evaluations on an as needed basis. interest, and some high flyers aca- ibility to “react more to market con- During freeholder comments, Free- taking place on the night before the Triano murder, Franklin, a father of The board also approved Creative demically in this choir.” To Ms. Allen ditions and operational changes” than holders Chris Hudak and Mohamed murder, Judge Kirsch said in his ver- three, was residing in Newark and Summer Workshops in the Arts for he said, “It is clear you love what you the county could. He said those are Jalloh both made comments encour- dict, “there appears credible scien- working as a home heating oil grades K through 8 for 2013. Classes do. The talent speaks for itself.” factors the county would consider in aging lawmakers to take action on tific corroboration that the sexual deliveryman. will include acrobatics, arts and crafts, “Your concert was wonderful. What the negotiations “on whether or not gun control and related initiatives event happened in or around the time A niece, who was not present at the ceramics, Italian, a Glee Program and they learn from the music is beauti- to move forward with this.” following the mass killing of 26 of death.” hearing, survives Ms. Triano. others. ful. What’s best is the students love The freeholders also approved a people, including 20 children, at a A joint transportation contract with what they do,” Superintendent of $3.8-million, one-year shared ser- school in Newtown, Conn. Courage to Reconnect SP-FW Selects the Westfield Board of Education was Schools Margaret Hayes added. vices agreement with Hudson County “If there was a need for smart, approved for a bus route to include The board’s annual reorganization to transfer inmates from the Union responsible reform involving weap- Commissioners for Panel St. Joseph’s High School in Metuchen meeting will be held Tuesday, January County lockup to Hudson during ons it’s now,” Freeholder Hudak said, and Bishop Ahr High School in 8, at 7:30 p.m. An open agenda meet- renovations to the Union County jail. noting that a national assault weap- REGION – Courage to Reconnect inception and who has met with state Edison with a payment of $4,369 due ing will be held on Thursday, January Director of Corrections Brian ons ban was allowed by Congress to (C2R) Scotch Plains and Fanwood, a officials throughout the process to from Westfield. 17, at 7:30 p.m. The regular meeting Riordan said the county has to un- expire in 2004. He said automatic non-partisan, grassroots group of citi- create the commission between the Board member Douglas Layne in- will be on Thursday, January 24, at dertake a major “housing area refur- weapons “have no practical purpose” zens who has secured state approval two towns.He is general counsel with troduced a resolution supporting Big 7:30 p.m. All meetings are held at the bishment” at the jail beginning in in people defending their homes. for a municipal consolidation study Rider Insurance Company; and Sa- Read, a program designed to revital- board’s administration building, 2088 January. He said an entire housing Freeholder Jalloh said behavioral for both towns, has selected its four rah Dreikorn, alternate member, now ize the role of literature in American Evergreen Road in Scotch Plains. unit in the jail must be closed while health, security and safety needs to commissioners and alternates for the completing her MBA at Stevens In- culture. The initiative is funded by inmate showers are refurbished to be addressed as well. 10-member municipal consolidation stitute of Technology. She is a micro- the National Endowment for the Arts Correction correct safety violations found by Last Thursday’s meeting marked commission. biologist and project manager at Pracs and will be launched on Thursday, A story on the special Monday, the state. the final meeting for Freeholder Fanwood and Scotch Plains must Institute and holds seven patents in January 10, at 7 p.m. at the Scotch December 17 Scotch Plains Town- “The job does have to get done. We Deborah Scanlon of Union, who is now each select two commissioners, the area of pharmaceuticals. Plains Public Library. Tropyband ship Council meeting on the after- are under state mandate to meet cer- retiring after 15 years on the board. as well as work with C2R to seat the Commissioners from Fanwood are: Orquesta, a 14-piece Latin music math of Hurricane Sandy in last tain standards by code,” Mr. Riordan The freeholders will hold its reor- final two commissioners. It is hoped DanielMcCarey, owner of a general ensemble, with vocalists, and stu- week’s issue of The Scotch Plains- said. “We have a jail that was opened ganization meeting at noon on Sun- the Commission can begin meeting litigation law practice in Scotch dents from New Jersey City Univer- Fanwood Times inadvertently in- in 1989 and was built…for 517 pris- day, December 20, in the Superior by late January, according to a press Plains; Ann Saltzman, a retired psy- sity, will entertain with music from cluded an editor’s question towards oners. We’ve operated at times with Court courtroom of Union County release from C2R. chology professor from Drew Uni- the Caribbean and Latin America. the end of the story on Page 10. The close to 1,200 prisoners in that insti- Assignment Judge Karen Cassidy in The appointed commissioners from versity, and Pat Hoynes, an alternate The revised school calendar, in the story should have said, “Ethan Schoss tution. So the present showers have the Union County Courthouse. Scotch Plains are: Fred Lange, commission member who serves as aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, will and his wife presented the township been used, to a degree, much more Freeholder-elect Bruce Bergen of founder of C2R Scotch Plains and the assistant to Mayor Colleen Mahr include: a single session to be held on council with current photographs of than they were intended to be used by Springfield will be sworn into office Fanwood, has a MBA from Rutgers and as Fanwood’s planning board Monday, January 21, which is Martin their yard, covered with tree trunks.” a population much higher than they along with incumbents Alexander University and is retired from an ex- secretary. Luther King Jr. Day. 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Come to think of it, -* - Merry Christmas and Happy and a Happy New Year.” Joanne 1. Pertaining to the earth remember any of the resolutions you made last year? Did the extra walking by returning the shopping carts may New Year from our house to yours! Womelsdorf and all the elves at Supe- 2. Having wits; sense; understanding you achieve any of them? actually help me lose that 10 pounds. Wesley Hall School for Early Child- rior Interiors 3. Round or oval in form Though well intentioned, most of us failed in our The truth is that I returned an abandoned shopping cart hood First United Methodist Church 1 -* - To My Friends & Clients, May 4. Prophetic; oracular; mysterious resolutions as we look at the scorecard today. by others before I entered the food store thinking that East Broad St. Westfield NJ All your Holiday wishes Bring you GOBBET -* - Christmas comes but once a health and happiness! Happy Holi- 1. A naked cell or mass of protoplasm For me, my past resolutions were too vague, too ambi- makes up for the times I didn’t return mine. 2. A chunk of raw flesh tious and too tough — or I was never intending to do In these days, many find it’s more convenient to restate year. It’s a special time filled with days Maria De Santis A Face Forever 3. A water wheel with buckets anything about them in the first place. My number one their promises, rather than actually keeping them. It cheer. We hope your Christmas is filled Permanent Cosmetic Specialist 4. A tobacco or money pouch resolution each year is to lose about 20 pounds (10 pounds worked for me! with peace and happiness is never out -* - Best wishes to all for a season would have been a big victory) and to get in better shape. Happy New Year everyone. of reach. Artisan Homecare staff of good cheer and a New Year filled my family to yours, best wishes! Losing weight seems to be one of the most popular and -* - Santa says to bake some yummy with promise, from the Mountainside Mayor Colleen Mahr failed resolutions of our times. cookies for him in your oven from Top Public Library -* - We would like to say, “thank Well, I didn’t fail in one of my resolutions for 2012 — Line! Merry Christmas and Happy -* - Here’s Wishing Everyone a you”, to all of our wonderful custom- I changed it to something achievable. I returned my Holidays from all of us at Top Line Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah ers for choosing the New Evalyn Dunn shopping cart from the food store parking lot, rather than Appliance Center! and a Very Happy and Healthy New Gallery for your art and framing needs abandoning it in place as in the past. Each year I got better -* - We wish you a very Happy Year!! Shari Kopla in 2012. Our Best Wishes for a Happy at disguising how to abandon the shopping cart and also Holiday Season... and a prosperous, [email protected] and Healthy 2013! Jaclyn Civins and came up with new and innovative excuses in my mind as joyous, and Happy New Year. We en- -* - Wishing you all a very Merry Amy Walsh, daughters of Evalyn to why I was doing the right thing. joy helping you tell your brand story, Christmas and Happy New Year from Dunn. As I practiced this New Year’s resolution in 2012, I was promote your business, and ultimately Hobbie & Hobbie and its Staff -* - Believe in the magic of Christ- pensive thinking I had bit off more than I could chew. As insure your success. That’s what we -* - From the presenters of Fine Art mas. Believe in the magic of Friend- example, how does one deal with returning their shopping do best. We thank you for your kind & Crafts at Westfield Armory, we wish ship. Believe in the magic of love and cart when the lot is full and someone is already behind support. Best Wishes. Jeff Stein & you the best of holidays and a bright, the power of positive thoughts. Be- your parked car with their blinkers on anxious to take your IncentivesUSA facebook.com/ healthy, happy New Year! See you lieve that anything is possible and spot? Can you imagine the glares and looks you get? IncentivesUSA April 13-14. Janet and Howard Rose watch the possibilities unfold like If you happen to be waiting for a parking spot and -* - From all of us at COD AL- -* - Weichert Realtors of Westfield magic. Happy Holidays to all! Thank someone delays you by returning their shopping cart, MIGHTY CHIPPERY, we would like would like to wish all our neighbors in you for all of your business and refer- please have patience. It might be me. to wish our great patrons and Merry The Westfield Area happy holidays rals. Stephanie Smith Coldwell Christmas and a happy and healthy and a prosperous, safe and healthy Banker, Westfield New Year! new year. We look forward to 2013 -* - Celebrate the spirit of the sea- BOE Are Elected Officials; Citizens To Suggest -* - Wishing all of our clients and being a year to fulfill all our wishes, son. May you soar into the New Year volunteers a Happy Holiday Season goals and dreams. filled with Health, Happiness and Pros- That They Be Replaced Is Frivolous and Happy New Year! Mobile Meals -* - Wishing you all the timeless perity. - From all of us at Prominent of Westfield treasures of Christmas. The warmth Properties Sotheby’s International I felt compelled to respond to Mr. received via email by anyone (sign up on upon when making the tough decision to -* - Merry Christmas and Happy of home, the love of family and the Realty, Westfield Office. Dreher’s and Mr. Ryan’s letters to the the website). vote yes or no on the bond. New Year to all of our clients and company of good friends. From Adlers -* - Warmest thoughts and best editor from last week which vilified both Each BOE meeting was aired 7 times Regarding the email letter from Dr. wishes for a wonderful holiday sea- the Westfield Board of Education and Dr. per week on Westfield Blue Devil TV Dolan that went exclusively to parents, it friends..... Fred Chemidlin, Peter Jewelers Dolan for transgressions ranging from channel 36 and are still posted as videos is certainly understandable Dr. Dolan Chemidlin, Joseph Chemidlin, -* - Wishing you all a Happy son, and my sincere thanks for your lying to the public to insufficient com- in their entirety through a link on the wasn’t able to provide this document to Darraugh Valli, Matthew Chemidlin, Healthy New Year!! Join our weight support and friendship. Happy New munication regarding the proposed (and website homepage. In addition, the all Westfield residents via email – to do Edna Trujillo, Emmy Salerno, Diana loss challenge and be our 2013 big- Year!!From Vivian Cortese-Strano, passed) bond to finance replacement and Westfield YMCA and Westfield Public so she would need emails for the entire Cilluffo and Steve Goldberg, Family gest loser ! Enjoy a free protein shake Weichert Realtors repair work on the roofs of Westfield library received flyers to apprise the town town which to any reasonable person, is Investors Co. and green herbal tea with a body analy- -* - May your lives be filled with schools. of the bond information. Finally, the very impossible. Mr. Ryan, if you wish to stay -* - May this Christmas end the sis and make a New Years goal to health, gratefulness, peace, creativity First, it is the duty of every responsible paper in which Mr. Dreher chose to ques- informed accurately, please see any of present year on a cheerful note and change the direction of your Health and the ability to just say “YES”. citizen to be fully informed about the tion Dr. Dolan’s communication proto- the modes of communication listed above, make way for a fresh and bright new from all your health coaches @ Club Happy Holidays from the Contagious issues that impact themselves and the col ran lengthy, accurate and complete where intelligent, active members of the Drama Workshop town in which they reside. Similarly, it is information about the bond in letters from community get their information and seek year. Wishing you a Merry Christmas West in Fanwood! incumbent upon our paid and elected Mr. Bolton, Mr. Cullen, and Dr. Dolan to make positive contributions to the town and a Happy, Prosperous, and Healthy -* - Wishing all of our two and four -* - From all of us at Jay’s Cycle officials to make available and dissemi- using information extracted directly from and its schools. New Year! From Yolanda Escobar- legged customers and friends a joyful Center, have a happy holiday season nate accurate, timely and important in- public information available on the As a contributing member to The Flores, Coldwell Banker West Holiday Season and a safe and happy and a joyous new year! Pedal on formation pertaining to Westfield resi- website as well as front page coverage by Westfield Leader photography, it would -* - We wish everyone and their New Years! We look forward to seeing Dancer, Prancer, and Vixen! Pedal on dents. Leader reporters. make sense for you to carefully read the families a very happy and healthy holi- everyone in 2013! K-9 Resorts Comet! Cupid! Donder and Blitzen! To suggest that Dr. Dolan was defi- I surmise that the erroneous contention paper for which you are providing pho- day season from Congregation Beth Daycare & Luxury Hotel -* - To all friend and family. I wish cient in this area regarding the bond is that Dr. Dolan’s communication efforts tography. Regarding the solar panels, see Israel -* - I want to wish everyone a you all a Merry Christmas and Joyous grossly incorrect as the lengths taken by were incomplete was due solely in dis- any of the past BOE synopses which are -* - I am so very thankful for the happy and healthy holiday season. The New Year. From Greg Ryan our Superintendent to provide informa- agreement with the bond passing – since all listed on the website to educate your- -* - Happy Holidays from the new tion to the community were comprehen- the facts are overwhelmingly favorable self on the entire progression of solar blessings that have been given to me. holidays can be exhausting, so give sive. A few examples should suffice to to Dr. Dolan upholding her responsibil- panel discussions. And regarding your May the spirit of this Christmas stay yourself a gift that keeps on giving...A & improved Kearney family from East underscore the inaccuracy of Mr. Dreher’s ity to the Westfield citizenry. comment that the newspaper was not with you all year long. I wish a happy, Great Mattress for a Great Night’s Westfield, NJ! From Vinnie Kearney claim. First, a complete description of the Secondly, it is both inflammatory and invited up to see the deteriorating roofs, healthy, prosperous and joyous year Sleep! Sleep Well...Live Well. Ron -* - I wish everyone to be filled details of the bond has been, and still is, ignorant to suggest that the Board of the last time I checked, reporters from the ahead to all. Wishing all a very Merry Shovlin- The Mattress Factory with positive thoughts during the on the front page of the district website, Education and Dr. Dolan “lied” and Leader are active investigators and don’t Christmas, and a very Happy New -* - Happy Holidays from Union Christmas Holiday and that we all westfieldnjk12.org, Bond Ref (left hand “threatened” the citizens of Westfield. sit around waiting for invitations to do Year! Eileen Passananti County Educational Services Com- survive the Mayan Calendar (Decem- side, top). Likewise, details of the bond The members of the BOE apprise con- their reporting. In addition, on the bond -* - On behalf of The Arc of Union mission, Cardinal Drive, Westfield ber 21) and land softly after facing the proposal have been presented at open stituents of Westfield on educational website and in BOE meetings, actual County Board of Directors, staff, fami- -* - Freeholder Chairman Al fiscal cliff. Merry Christmas and public Board of Ed. meetings that are matters and proposals intended to im- photos of roof conditions – including Happy New Year! David Corbin held every other Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in prove the quality of life in our commu- standing water – was made public through lies, individuals served and volunteers, Mirabella and Family wish all Union the Elm St Admin Bldg, (a schedule of nity. In this case only the facts were Powerpoint presentations, which are still we THANK YOU for your commu- County Residents a wonderful Holi- -* - Season’s Greetings and Christ- BOE meetings is on the same website, delivered by the Dr. Dolan and the BOE, available on the website. nity support throughout the year. Have day Season and Happy New Year. mas blessings to all. May the New under BOE and again under Synopsis). correctly asserting that there were 2 Finally, please remember once again, a wonderful Holiday Season and a Thank you for your continued sup- Year be filled with good health, pros- Similarly, the bond proposal has been choices to fund the roof replacement: via Mr. Ryan, that our BOE are elected offi- very Happy New Year port! perity, and peace. Marylou Morano, presented at open public Parent Teacher bond which would increase taxes in year cials. We voted for them and it is slander- -* - Holiday Greetings from the -* - Thanks for reading the Leader! A&E Staff Writer Committee meetings, held the third Thurs- 1 or by reducing the operating budget ous for disgruntled citizens to suggest Westfield Symphony Orchestra 2012- Happy Holidays to all! From Catherine -* - May Peace, Love and Prosper- day of every month at 9:15 a.m. in the which would cost teacher jobs. By high- they be replaced amid frivolous claims 2013. Our Pearl Anniversary Season, Watson ity follow you throughout the year. same building. It was summarized in the lighting these options, Dr. Dolan was not questioning their integrity. Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas BOE synopsis – which currently has more threatening Westfielders as Mr. Ryan celebrating 30 years of magnificent -* - Wishing all of you a Happy John and Ellen Devin music Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and a and a Happy New Year!! Patty than 1,000 subscribers – and the PTC suggests – she was simply reminding Westfield meeting minutes, both of which can be citizens of facts that they could draw -* - Merry Christmas and a Healthy joyous New Year! The Barr Family O’Connor, Weichert Realtors New Year from all of us at Johns Prime JH, Lauren, Ainsley, Leah & Eliza- -* - Merry Christmas and Happy Meat Market, 389 Park Ave. Scotch beth New Year from all of us at The Plains.Stay Safe and get ready to have -* - Warmest thoughts to Westfield Westfield School of Dance! Wishing Great 2013! and best wishes for a wonderful holi- you peace and happiness. -* - Best Wishes from The Espeland day and a very happy new year! From -* - We wish our patients, their Group for a Joyous and Safe Holiday Councilman Keith Loughlin loved ones and our community a peace- Season -* - Wishing everyone a Blessed ful holiday season. May 2013 bring -* - Christmas in Westfield fills us Holiday Season and a Happy Healthy you good health, happiness and pros- with joy; We want to shout it out loud New Year. From everyone at Anthony perity. It is a privilege to have the to each girl and boy. For Westfield’s James Construction From Anthony opportunity to serve you and keep you people always make us so proud; So Cerami smiling! ~ Dr. Merriman and the A Merry Christmas to all — Say it out -* - Wishing you and your family Team at 229 Charles Street, Westfield loud! Teri Malone Ter@Westfield- the Merriest and the Happiest this -* - One of the Real Joys of the Area-Homes.com holiday season and a healthy and joy- Holiday Season is the opportunity to -* - We are so blessed with our ous New Year! Kim Haley - Coldwell say “Thank You” and to send wishes families, nothing else matters. 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Thank you for your say “Thank You” and to send wishes -* - To all of my Real Estate cus- patience and good will in the after- for Peace, Prosperity, Health and Hap- tomers and to those who I hope will math of Hurricane Sandy; you make piness Throughout the New Year. All one day be my customers, Best Wishes me very proud to be your mayor. May our best from the staff of the Mark F. for your holidays, good health and 2013 bring peace and prosperity to Swingle Group from Ingrid McKinley prosperity in the new year. Frank our community and our nation. From [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 27, 2012 Page 5 Officials Assure Westfield That Town Tested Once Again, County Is Prepared In Light of Newtown Letters to the Editor Looks Forward to 2013 Dear Friends, We are all unfortu- the school year. Members of law en- Between the global economic melt- included daily briefings during the after- nately too well aware of the incident forcement both from Westfield and We All Have Responsibility to Act down of 2008 and a series of natural math and an after-action conference, and last Friday in Newtown, Connecticut. Union County have also come and disasters culminating in Hurricane Sandy, we intend to build on these new lines of There are no words to describe the pain worked with and trained our principals Union County has seen its share of crises communication. Following Sandy Hook Massacre over the past four years. We have also Another kind of relationship has been we all feel for the Newtown commu- and other professionals. The police also To fellow citizens and Congressmen: v. Enact legislation that defines sports nity, and the loss of innocent children use our buildings to conduct their own been touched by the sorrows borne by illustrated by our new Union County 1. We must look at ourselves and ac- firearms from abusive firearms (i.e., au- communities not so very far away; here Means Business initiative, which was and the adults who died while protect- trainings so that they are familiar with knowledge that each of us (you and I) tomatic and semi-automatic guns, high ing them. each building should an emergency situ- in New Jersey, the devastation of shore supported by leaders in the business, have some responsibility for the massa- powered and soft point bullets). towns by the storm, and in Newtown, academic and non-profit spheres. Built A loss of this magnitude, undertaken ation arise. The New Jersey Depart- cre at Sandy Hook. vi. Revoke those laws that go beyond in such a manner, is unspeakable. ment of Education has also provided Conn., a human tragedy from which no around a series of networking events, 2. I accept the following facts: protecting the right to have firearms or to real recovery is ever possible. Union County Means Business has forged And while our thoughts and prayers training for all principals. The School a. We live in a violent society. have freedom of speech. We do have go out to that community, it is also District’s nurses also have participated While our hearts and minds reach out new partnerships that benefit the entire b. We permit, promote and encourage some laws that limit freedom of speech in sympathy, we can also look inward economic environment. It has been a understandably human nature to think in specific training regarding crisis man- violence through: i. Violent movies. ii. (“incorrectly yelling fire in a theater”). of our own vulnerabilities in circum- agement. and prepare ourselves for the challenges heartening demonstration of the “we’re Violent computer games. iii. Violent vii. The firearms industry is in inter- ahead. And as this year comes to a close, all in this together” outlook that I have stances such as this. As caring human Members of the Westfield Police and video games. iv. Violent television. v. state commerce. Under federal law the beings, we want to protect our children Fire Departments have overseen the there is cause for renewed hope in the always cherished as a lifelong Union Violence preaching. vi. Violent behav- Congress can enact laws that can be en- future. County resident. and educators at all times and in all of various drills that are conducted in our ing. vii. Permitting our profit making forced throughout our country. our schools. schools and have from time to time One cause for optimism has been the This has been the pattern throughout arms manufacturing and distribution busi- 4. Do Something Constructive. growth of new relationships all across the these past four years. These crises have It is for that reason that we wanted to helped to implement their suggestions nesses to go unregulated. reach out to all members of our com- for improving protocols. Ralph Steinhart spectrum of our community. In this rebound us more closely to each other. We c. The U.S. is one of the most militant Westfield gard, Hurricane Sandy illustrates just how are learning and adapting to new eco- munity to remind and reassure every- We utilize doorway cameras with a behaving major countries in the world. one that the Westfield Public School two-way intercom in our schools and strong these ties have become. nomic circumstances and a new environ- d. We neglected or ignore the mental Country Run Amuck; The aftermath of the storm left an ment, in which expecting the unexpected District, in collaboration with our visitors have to be “buzzed in” for the health of segments of our population. extremely hazardous situation in Union is the new normal. Town’s public safety professionals, and door to open. We are looking at this i. We have intentionally cut back gov- County that could have lead to wide- From what I have witnessed this year County and State authorities, has long protocol at each school building in the ernmental budgets, which provided funds Shootings, Violence Dear Congressman Lance, This letter spread, tragic results. Instead, injury and especially, the residents of Union County had a comprehensive emergency plan District to ensure that consistent prac- to address this problem. loss of life were minimal. For that, full are more than equal to any challenge that in place, which is reviewed and practices are followed across the District. ii. Active uniformed military and vet- is about free education due all US citizens. However, our country has run credit is due to the countless thousands lies ahead, and we are a stronger commu- ticed on a regular basis with our stu- This has resulted in some immediate erans are not getting timely help. who exercised patience and persever- nity than ever before. dents, our educators, and the adminis- changes and we are considering addi- 3. What should be done: (if you truly amuck. Mass shootings, violence, and other ance, and who attended to their neigh- With that in mind, I wish you all a tration of each school building in the tional actions in this regard. believe something should be done.) bors’ well being. happy holiday season, and best wishes District. While unfortunate, we must note that a. As individuals: atrocities have been occurring in our public and private schools almost weekly. A vital hub of the response effort was for the coming year. And while our Superintendent of access to our school buildings will be a i. Look at ourselves and our immediate the countywide Regional Evacuation Schools undertakes an ongoing dia- little more time consuming and cum- society and try to discover what roll Isn’t it time that our government secured Alexander Mirabella the rights of our littlest citizens (and for Center, for which the Township of Freeholder Chairman logue with our Chief of Police to en- bersome, and, perhaps, a little less through commission and omission do we Cranford provided its recreation center sure our plan remains current and vi- friendly. We ask for your understand- play. all people) to education and life? The only way to begin to curb this violence is and personnel. Because they stepped up, Recycle Christmas able, the Superintendent was in imme- ing in that regard and will note that all ii. Should I petition my neighbors to a safe place to stay was guaranteed for diate contact with the Chief last Friday school personnel have been required to get involved? to pass gun control laws that stop people from getting these weapons of mass de- anyone in need. Paper This Year to ensure we were taking every imme- follow the “buzz in” process noted iii. Should I petition my governmental The Evacuation Center involved all diate precaution in the near term. Our above. It is, and unfortunately needs to representatives to be pro-active by (?): struction. All of the wrapping paper that we As my Congressman, I expect you to levels of community engagement, start- receive is just that, paper. It all can and police professionals and school authori- be, the accepted norm that we no longer (1) Enforce laws and regulations. ing with advance planning by county and (2) Chastise officials who aid, apolo- stand up and lead the way in getting these should be recycled: the toy and gift box ties, most of whom are parents them- prop open a door for convenience, or laws passed! The time has come for you local officials. Fifty Union County Medi- packaging; Christmas cards and enve- selves, have our children’s and educa- hold open a door out of kindness to gize or rationalize violence. cal Reserve Corps volunteers were at the (3) Speak non-violence. to make a difference in Congress. lopes; plastic wrapping around our gifts. tors’ well-being at the forefront of all others. While that has always been the ready to staff the Center, often taking Plastic comes from oil. Maybe we can deliberations and action plans. policy, human nature is such that we (4) Insist that my Congressmen enact Ellen Gottdenker leave from their jobs or shuttling straight legislation or be voted out of office. Mountainside reduce our oil use, dependency, cost and Earlier this week, a joint meeting want to be kind to each other by helping between work and volunteering. carbon imprint! You can bring the was held between the Town and the others in. Access to school buildings (5) Demand the President lead by pro- The Salvation Army played a critical posing legislation and enforcing laws. Styrofoam packing to the Cranford Re- School District to discuss emergency will have to be our exception and an NRA Gets An F, role, as did the Red Cross, three dozen cycling Center or Storo-Pak in Spring- iv. Boycott companies that manufac- people who individually volunteered, and preparedness in light of this recent trag- area of zero tolerance. ture, finance or support abusive firearms. field. There is no reason for our Christ- edy. In attendance were Mayor Andrew School district staff is required to Absurdity of Views many volunteer employees from county mas week garbage to increase in any way. v. Make sure your investment portfo- and local offices. Even the children Skibitsky, Public Safety Committee wear nametags. Visitors to the school lio (in stocks directly or through funds) The Sandy Hook tragedy has no doubt We pay for garbage by weight and Chairwoman JoAnn Neylan, Police are required to immediately report to made all of us grieve for the families pitched in, many through school and Scout volume. If we reduce the amount , we pay do not include stocks or bonds in those groups. Chief David Wayman, Deputy Fire the principal’s office to sign in and to companies that are involved in the abu- whose lives have been permanently less for it in taxes and become more Chief David Kelly, Town Administra- receive a visitor’s badge which they scarred by this terrible event. That the Hurricane Sandy also engendered a environmentally responsible. sive firearms industry. new growth of cooperation between tor Jim Gildea, Board of Education must wear prominently while visiting b. As an institution or as a representa- NRA bears indirect responsibility by al- President Rich Mattessich, Board of the school and return upon their depar- ways seeking 300 percent of what is county and local elected officials. That Bill Nierstedt tive of an institution: Garwood Education Vice President Rosanne ture. This is another area where our i. In the past religious institutions really necessary to protect the legitimate Kurstedt, Superintendent Dr. Margaret practice may have become more le- played a roll, but to a large measure they rights of gun owners is so obvious it Dolan, and four members of the School nient for convenience and one, which have become irrelevant. (That opinion is barely needs saying. District’s Emergency Management we will require going forward. based on the major decline in attendance.) Fortunately Wayne Lapierre, the DWI Charges? Team, Mike Weissman, Jeanette Munoz, We are undertaking a review of our They do a good job after a disaster, but NRA’s spokesman, highlighted the ab- David Duelks and Jim DeSarno. existing emergency alarm systems and before one they have lost their way in surdity of their views more eloquently Many good points were raised dur- communication methods in the event preventing violence. Historically, they than any critic. Call The Criminal Defense Lawyers at ing the meeting, which is intended to be of an emergency. We already have some all have aided and abetted violence (in What wasn’t obvious to me until re- the first of many such meetings during ideas for improvements, which will re- the name of God) without true acknowl- cently is that Congressman Leonard Lance which the Town and School District quire research and follow up. That will edgment (to my knowledge). is rated A- by the NRA. Although I’ve will continue to ensure our safety pro- occur in short order. ii. Representatives (Congressmen and always believed tighter gun control to be The Bramnick Law Firm tocols remain appropriate and balanced. We are fortunate to have experts in Senators) are aware of violence, but ei- in our interests, it’s now clear to me that And although the safety protocol itself public safety living within the Westfield ther they believe in violence or are being it needs to be a priority. We Have Three Former Prosecutors is maintained in a confidential manner, community who have already volun- unduly influenced by special interests. Every one of our loved ones and us we do want to remind you of certain teered to work with us as we continu- There can be no other reasons. endures the risk of being the random procedures that are currently in place ally review our safety protocols. These iii. Consider indicting governmental victim of a shooting every day. and other actions that have been con- individuals come from various law en- officials as “aid and abettors” to a crime I hope Congressman Lance will regard 908-322-7000 his NRA rating as a Scarlet Letter carry- sidered: forcement backgrounds such as the FBI. for their non-performances. BRAMNICK, RODRIGUEZ, iv. I respect our Constitution and ing with it great shame, and will conduct Dr. Dolan has spoken with every We look forward to their input and will his affairs accordingly. principal and reviewed safety proce- confidentially reach out for assistance amendments with rights to own a gun and MITTERHOFF, GRABAS & WOODRUFF LLC freedom of speech. It’s beyond me that The only grade worth receiving from dures for all ten buildings. Some imme- where appropriate. the NRA is an F. diate steps were taken to secure all We always welcome suggestions with all our government’s brains they 1827 East Second Street, Scotch Plains sections of all buildings. Staff and par- from the public and we consider every can’t enact legislation that protect those Simon Lack www.jonbramnick.com ents have been understanding of these one of them. We will continue the hard rights, but limit the extreme violence. Westfield changes, even when they make every- work of balancing the benefits of any day arrivals more difficult. Remaining such suggestion against both the tan- concerns or questions are being com- gible and intangibles costs of its imple- piled with suggestions coming from mentation. We all understand the un- principals, staff and parents. These sug- fortunate reality that no system can gestions are being investigated and will prevent every act of violence. Our ac- be reviewed with law enforcement. tions will be guided by our concern for Counselors have been at every school our children and educators and we will in the District to provide support and implement those suggestions that help information to help teachers and stu- to achieve their safety in the most ap- dents in dealing with their thoughts for propriate fashion. those in Newtown, and in discussing These are just some of the activities their understandably heightened con- that are ongoing or that we are consid- cerns for personal safety. ering at this time. A few days before the Connecticut As parents, guardians, and residents tragedy, the School District’s Emer- of Westfield, we all need to know that gency Management Team met and had the safety of all Westfield students and planned for security audits at every educators is a top priority. The Westfield school building in the District to be Public Schools and the Town of undertaken in collaboration with the Westfield have a history of working Police and Fire Departments. This together on crisis preparedness, to en- Emergency Management Team meets sure the safety of all our citizens. That on a monthly basis to ensure best prac- partnership today is stronger than ever. tices are in place, and will make this With the school break beginning next meeting with Town officials a priority week, we wish all of you a peaceful in January. time off and a Happy New Year. Members of law enforcement have Mayor Andrew Skibitsky always worked closely with officials Margaret Dolan, Superintendent, from all of our schools and are very Westfield Public Schools responsive and cooperative to issues Richard Mattessich, President, that arise from time to time throughout Westfield Board of Education

JANUARY 2013 EVENTS AT THE WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY 550 East Broad Street, Westfield 908.789.4090 www.wmlnj.org Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Friday and Saturday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 pm Closed Monday, January21 for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS (Check website for all registration information) 1/4 1:30 pm TGIF! Best of World Cruises (video) 1/7 7:00 pm “Film Noir”-Talk by Chris Messineo 1/8 10:00 am Computer Class: Beginning Word 1/9 7:00 pm Story Slam-Tell your New Year’s tale 1/10 7:00 pm Computer Class: Photo Editing w/Gimp 1/11 1:30 pm TGIF! History of Radio (video) 1/12 2:00 pm FrostKings-Jazz and Blues Band 1/14 2 & 6:30 pm Foreign Film: Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 1/16 7:00 pm “Music in Films” Talk by Allen Cohen 1/18 1:30 pm TGIF! Paul Cezanne (video) 1/25 1:30 pm TGIF! Wilma Rudolph (video)

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN (Check website for more programs & sign up info) 1/4 3:45 pm Chess Club for Kids some exp. needed 1/8, 15, 22, 29 10:30 am or 1:00 pm Fun for 4’s and 5’s Storytime 1/9, 16, 23, 30 10:30 am Time for 3’s Storytime 1/10, 17, 24, 31 10:30 am 2’s on Thursday Storytime 1/11, 18, 25 10:30 am Little Listeners’ Storytime up to 23 m’ths 1/13 10:30 am Grupo ñ Spanish Language Storytime 1/16, 23, 30 3:45 pm LEGO K Club (kindergarteners only) 1/18 3:45 pm Creative Dramatics (kindergarten and up) Page 6 Thursday, December 27, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION – Obituaries – Westfield Library Sets Dates For Foreign Film Festival Patricia Petersen, 58, WHS Graduate; WESTFIELD – The Westfield film runs 124 minutes. Worked For ARC and Family Business Memorial Library will present its Carnage, also a film in English, lineup for the Winter Foreign Film can be seen on February 11. The Patricia Petersen (née Fiorino), 58, team. She later graduated from Festival, running January through screenplay follows the thermo- of Westfield departed to be with Katharine Gibbs in Montclair in 1974. March, with all films shown on nuclear differences of opinion that Christ at her home on Wednesday, Patti became secretary to the sales Mondays at 2 and 6:30 p.m. The occur when an upper-crust New December 19, surrounded by her managers of both Muirhead, Inc. of library is located at 550 East Broad York pair invites another couple loving family. Mountainside and Emeloid Opera- Street. into their apartment in an attempt to Patti was the devoted daughter of tions of Hillside. After the birth of her The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel resolve a scuffle between their chil- Eleanor Dorf Fiorino and the late first child, she became a homemaker will be featured on January 14. In dren. Verbal dustups of all shapes Joseph Fiorino (2007); the beloved – returning to work once her three this fish-out-of-water yarn, a group and sizes quickly follow. It runs 80 wife of Doug Petersen for over 37 children were grown. As well as be- of British citizens plan to retire to a minutes. years; and the loving mother of Alek, ing a program specialist working with less expensive country, only to find A Separation will be shown on Claire and Russell, as well as his the developmentally disadvantaged their destination is shabby, anti- February 25. In Farsi, this 122- wife, Jackie, and the loving grand- at The Arc of Union County, Patti quated and chaotic. Who can adapt minute film begins with a spiral of mother of Vianca. also worked with her husband at the to this very different experience, complications between a married She was the cherished sister of Eardly T. Petersen Co. in Westfield. and who founders? This English couple. They agree to separate be- Joanne Hughes and the late John Services were held on Saturday, cause the wife wants to give their Fiorino (1998); and the daughter-in- December 22, at the Dooley Colonial Resolve Offering 11-year-old daughter a better life law of Helen Petersen and the late Home of Westfield. Burial followed at abroad, while the husband wants to Eardly T. Petersen (2011). Fairview Cemetery, also in Westfield. Tragedy Counseling stay in Tehran to care for his father, Patti was born in New Brunswick Memorial donations in her memory SCOTCH PLAINS – The Resolve who has Alzheimer’s disease. Vari- and raised in Westfield, where she may be made to the Westfield Rescue Community Counseling Center, a ous twists and turns follow in this became a lifelong resident. She gradu- Squad, P.O. Box 356, Westfield, N.J. non-profit organization, is offering domestic drama. ated from Westfield High School, 07090. assistance to anyone who is having The final film in the series will be William and Rita Villane where she was captain of the twirling December 27, 2012 difficulty coping with the tragedy Monsieur Lazhar, a French film that that occurred in Newtown, Conn. runs 94 minutes, which will be Located at 1830 Front Street in screened on March 4. At a Montreal Walter S. Majewski, 90, Navy Veteran; Scotch Plains, Resolve serves per- public grade school, an Algerian Mr. and Mrs. Villane sons of all ages who are experienc- immigrant is hired to replace a popu- Longtime Resident and Family Man ing emotional, social and other men- lar teacher who committed suicide tal health issues. Accredited counse- in her classroom. While helping his Walter S. Majewski, 90, of Scotch Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. lors work with individuals, local students deal with their grief, his Celebrate 60th Anniversary Plains, N.J. passed away on Friday, Interment followed at Gate of public and private schools, various own recent loss is revealed. December 21, at Haven Hospice – Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover. agencies, Union County Family These movies will be free and Mr. and Mrs. William Villane of tiring in 1985. Rita Villane is well JFK Medical Center. Arrangements were by the Me- Court and Family Success Centers. open to Westfield Memorial Library Westfield are celebrating their 60th respected for her kindhearted nature, Born and raised in Newark, N.J., morial Funeral Home, 155 South Resolve accepts most health insur- and MURAL cardholders. MURAL wedding anniversary today, Decem- never complaining and forever pa- Walter lived in Scotch Plains for 60 Avenue, Fanwood. ance plans and operates on a sliding cardholders belong to libraries that ber 27. They will enjoy a relaxing tient. She had to with that many boys years, where he was active in the Donations in Walter’s name can scale for those with limited or no are part of the Middlesex Union family-style dinner with their six boys – what a saint. Scotch Plains Little League as a be made to Immaculate Heart of insurance. Reciprocal Agreement Libraries. and daughters-in-law at Ferraro’s res- Their romance began while Rita league official and coach. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 1571 Resolve is available to assist any- For participating libraries, check taurant, then continue the celebra- was going to Holy Trinity High He served in the United States Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains, N.J. one who may need support and pro- the Westfield Memorial Library tion with more family and friends. School and William was a senior at Navy during World War II in the 07076. For additional information fessional grief or crisis counseling. website, wmlnj.org. To register for A native of Westfield, William Westfield High. They met through Pacific Theater, and was a member or to express condolences, please For an appointment, call (908) 322- the program, visit wmlnj.org and Villane graduated from Indiana Tech Rita’s best friend, Rose (William’s of American Legion Post No. 209 in visit www.fanwoodmemorial.com. 9180. For further information, visit click on the Online Calendar, or with a degree in civil engineering. He sister). Scotch Plains as well as of Veterans December 27, 2012 the Resolve website, ResolveNJ.com. call (908) 789-4090, extension 0. was employed as a civil engineer The couple is active with the Holy of Foreign Wars Post No. 2636 in with American Bridge, U.S. Steel Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Iselin, N.J. Sierra Club to Host and Harris Steel. He was always ac- Westfield. The Villanes’ family in- He was employed with P. tive in the family construction busi- cludes eight sons and four daughters- Ballantine & Sons and Pabst Brew- Earth 2100 Screening Ron Bansky of Allstate ness (Dominick Villane and Sons, in-law, William Jr. of Toms River, ing Company in Newark prior to AREA – The Sierra Club Inc.) with his father and brother. Never Michael of Plainfield, James (de- retiring in 1985. Loantaka Group will present Eric quite retired, just slowed down. Wil- ceased), Richard and Kerry of Scotch A loving and caring husband, fa- Hausker, group co-chairman, who Gives Grant to Non-Profit liam feels Westfield is the greatest Plains, Don and Mary of Westfield, ther and grandfather, Walter was pre- will screen and lead a discussion WESTFIELD – Allstate New Jer- injury prevention directly to kids place in the country to live – a true Dominick and Betty of Lanesboro, deceased by his beloved wife of 54 on Earth 2100 at its Wednesday, sey Insurance Company Exclusive and their families. blue, genuine Westfielder. Mass., David and Nina of Westfield years, Jean Majewski. Surviving are January 9 meeting. First broadcast Agent Ron Bansky of Westfield pre- “The very fabric of Allstate New Mrs. Villane, the former Miss Rita and Robert (deceased); 14 grandchil- his two sons and their spouses, by ABC in 2009, the animated film sented My Way Home with a $1,000 Jersey consists of people who care Gray, was born and raised in dren, Brian (and Kerry), James, Ja- Ronald Majewski (Donna) of South reveals a woman’s memories of grant as part of The Allstate about their local community,” said Plainfield. She put herself through son, Breanna, Jaimee, Donielle (and Brunswick, N.J. and Glenn Majeski being born in 2010 and experienc- Foundation’s “Agency Hands in the Danny Jovic, spokesperson for school, after raising their eight sons, Christopher), Shaina, Natasha, Tye, (Ellen) of Roxbury, N.J., and four ing everything that happened as Community” program. Allstate New Jersey Insurance Com- to earn a nursing degree. Rita had Zoe, Nicholas, Jaclyn, Kristen and loving grandchildren, Mrs. Lauren the environment deteriorated in her The Agency Hands in the Com- pany. “The Agency Hands in the been employed as a nurse with the Elizabeth, and two great-granddaugh- Carrillo of Houston, Tex., Kristen lifetime. munity program, which began in Community program is a powerful Meridian Nursing Home before re- ters, Caitlin and Aubrey Lynne. Majewski of Houston, Tex., Michael The meeting will be from 7:30 to 2003, recognizes Allstate New Jer- way for Allstate New Jersey agents Majeski of Middleburg Heights, 9 p.m. at The Library of the sey agents’ volunteerism within the to get involved with their local non- Ohio and Amy Majeski of Rich- Chathams, located at 214 Main community and provides financial profits and partner with them in Scotch Plains Recreation mond, Va. He also is survived by a Street in Chatham. It will be free support to organizations through making their communities stronger sister, Mrs. Stella Benn of Kearny, and open to the public. For more The Allstate Foundation. and safer places.” N.J. information, call (908) 233-2414, My Way Home is a non-profit The Allstate Foundation awards Reveals Senior Programs A Funeral Mass was offered on go to newjersey.sierraclub.org/ educational organization dedicated $2 million every year to non-profit Monday, December 24, at the Im- loantaka or e-mail to promoting home ownership op- organizations across the country in SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch recreation office is located in the maculate Heart of Mary Roman [email protected]. portunities for working profession- honor of dedicated Allstate agency Plains Recreation Commission has Scotch Plains Municipal Building, als from all income levels and eco- owners who give back. To be eli- announced that registration will be- 430 Park Avenue. nomic backgrounds. gible for nomination, Allstate New gin on Friday, January 4, for Se- Any questions or requests for In September, Mr. Bansky, who Jersey agents must be a current and nior Exercise programs. The de- more information about the pro- has been an Allstate New Jersey active volunteer or lead a non-profit partment will offer three programs gram can be directed to the Scotch agent in Westfield for 12 years, also of their choice. for senior citizens, affording them Plains Recreation Department at presented a $1,000 grant for Safe the opportunity to stay active dur- (908) 322-6700, extension no. 223. Kids Union County, a non-profit Paid Bulletin Board ing the week. organization dedicated to bringing goleader.com/express Senior Zumba will run on Tues- Area Temple Posts days and Thursdays beginning January 8 for 12 sessions, from January 11 Events 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The class will AREA – Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael, feature cardio, Zumba and some located at 60 Temple Drive in Spring- weight training. field, has announced two events Senior Line Dancing will take scheduled for Friday, January 11. place on Mondays beginning Janu- A Kids’ Kabbalat Shabbat Service, ary 7. Line Dancing will feature 12 a musical and active service for fami- sessions, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. lies with preschool-age children, will Senior Yoga will take place on take place at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at noon, featuring a vari- At 8 p.m., guest speaker Walter ety of mat and chair yoga. All par- Ruby of the Foundation for Ethnic ticipants should bring a mat. Understanding will speak on “Build- Registration can be done in per- ing a Global Jewish-Muslim Move- son at the recreation office, begin- ment for Communication, Reconcili- ning at 8:30 a.m. on January 4, or ation and Cooperation” during the completed online by accessing adult Shabbat service. scotchplainsnj.com and clicking on For more information, call (973) the “Community Pass” link. The 376-0539, extension no. 11.

HOME SWEET HOME…Joe Farella, president and founder of My Way Home, left, is pictured with Ron Bansky, Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company POLICE BLOTTER The Family Law Department of Exclusive Agent, who recently presented My Way Home with a $1,000 grant as part of The Allstate Foundation’s “Agency Hands in the Community” program. Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. Presents Westfield dent of Cherry Lane reported be- Tuesday, December 18, Omar ing the victim of fraud/theft. Some- Roig, 39, of Westfield was arrested one unknown gained access to the Gray Funeral Homes on an outstanding Woodbridge war- victim’s checking account and re- rant for $678 pursuant to a motor moved $708. Since 1897 vehicle stop. Further investigation Tuesday, December 18, a busi- revealed Roig had an additional ness located on the 100 block of warrant from Elizabeth for $400. Elm Street reported an incident of He was processed and turned over fraud/theft. According to the busi- to the Woodbridge Police Depart- ness owner, the suspect used a credit ment. card to purchase items in the amount Tuesday, December 18, a resi- of $422. It was discovered at a later dent of the 200 block of Clifton time that the amount of money could Street reported being the victim of not be paid to the business. an act of fraud. Someone unknown Wednesday, December 19, a used the victim’s information and business on the 300 block of East withdrew $8,000 from the victim’s Broad Street turned in a found bank account. white iPod Touch in a Hello Kitty Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in Tuesday, December 18, Brandon case. The property was being held 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. Phillips, 19, of Plainfield was ar- for safekeeping until the owner Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the rested and charged with posses- could be notified. Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq., Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. (Chair), Richard A. Outhwaite, Esq. and Andrew J. Economos, Esq. personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or sion of a controlled dangerous sub- Wednesday, December 19, a resi- cremation. stance (CDS) pursuant to a motor dent of the 500 block of Pierson 4 Lawyers, 4 Levels of Experience, 4 Hourly Rates vehicle stop. Phillips, who also was Street reported the theft of an arti- Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home issued two motor vehicle sum- ficial red poinsettia Christmas deco- All designed to serve your interests in all aspects of divorce 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. monses, was processed and re- ration from the front porch some- including custody, parenting time, relocation, distribution of Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 leased. time between December 17 and 19. William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. Tuesday, December 18, a busi- The stolen item is valued at $60. assets, alimony, child support, college costs, prenuptial NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 ness located on the 100 block of Thursday, December 20, Andrew agreements, mediation, domestic violence, palimony, post- (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 Cardinal Drive reported an inci- J. Kaufhold, 26, of Westfield was divorce changes in financial circumstances, and civil unions dent of fraud. Someone unknown arrested on the 600 block of Bou- gained access to the company levard and charged with driving Mention this ad to receive a complimentary conference John-Michael “J.M.” Jones checking account and created false while intoxicated (DWI). Accord- N.J. Lic. #4869 checks. ing to police, Kaufhold struck two Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. Director Tuesday, December 18, a resi- parked motor vehicles while trav- 340 North Avenue Cranford, NJ 07016 eling south on Boulevard. He was www.grayfuneralhomes.com transported to police headquarters, (908) 272-0200 www.dughihewit.com Probitas Verus Honos processed and released to a sober adult. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 27, 2012 Page 7 DWC Announces Winners Of Dec. 1, 8, 15 Drawings WESTFIELD – The annual customers are really excited to learn “Miracle on Elm Street” shopping that they have won one of the Miracle spree holiday promotion is in full on Elm Street shopping sprees or a swing. Sponsored by the Downtown parking card,” she continued. “With Westfield Corporation (DWC) as part so many choices in downtown, of the “Welcome Home to Westfield” Miracle on Elm Street also promotes holiday events, the promotion en- shopping locally.” courages people to enter a weekly Established in 1996, the DWC is drawing in downtown stores and res- the management entity of the Special taurants and to place their entry forms Improvement District. It is governed in two special decorated mailboxes by a seven-member board of direc- located at Elm and East Broad Streets tors, has two full-time and one part- and South and Summit Avenues. Par- time staff members, and numerous ticipants also may enter online at volunteers serving on Design, Pro- WestfieldToday.com. motion, Economic Development and The weekly drawings consist of Organization Committees. six $50 gift-card prizes to downtown The vision of the DWC is for stores and restaurants of the winner’s Westfield to be a preferred destina- Ms. Sage Morghan and Michael Baly choice or one $25 parking card. The tion where people want to live, work winners were drawn at random on and visit. December 1, 8 and 15. Westfield also is one of 26 desig- More than 1,325 entry forms were nated Main Street communities in Michael Baly to Wed Miss Taylor C. Biondi and Richard H. Tichenor, III submitted during the first three weeks. New Jersey, a program of the Na- The winners of the $50 shopping tional Trust’s National Main Street sprees were: Week One – Galina Center. The town won the 2010 Polyanskaya of Cranford, Elizabeth America in Bloom national award Ms. Sage Morghan Miss Taylor Biondi to Wed Piedl of Springfield, Merina Fazliu for Landscaped Areas and won in its Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baly of has completed his doctoral studies at of Roselle Park, Leslie Baier of population category among all the Waretown, N.J., formerly of the University of Virginia and cur- Princeton, Melanie Schrieber of towns entered in the America in Westfield, are pleased to announce rently is an intern at the Institute of Westfield and Cheryl Bishop of Bloom 2010 competition. the engagement of their son, Michael Living in Hartford, Conn. Richard Tichenor, III Westfield; Week Two – Karen For the latest happenings, event Mr. and Mrs. James Biondi, Jr. of In The Sun, a tanning salon located in William Baly, to Ms. Sage Morghan A 1994 graduate of Burke High Schulhafer of Westfield, Michael information and promotional offers of Charlottesville, Va. She is the School in Omaha, the bride-to-be Scotch Plains have announced the Bernardsville, N.J. Snizek of Westfield, Raphael Abella from Westfield businesses, check out engagement of their daughter, Miss Her fiancé graduated from daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abdul Azimi received a Bachelor of Arts degree in of Scotch Plains, Inger Donohue of WestfieldToday.com. of Omaha, Neb. French Literature from the Univer- Taylor Christine Biondi, to Richard Montville High School in 2005. He Cranford, Linda Burns of Edison and H. Tichenor, III of Rockaway, N.J. proudly served his country in the The future bridegroom is a 1998 sity of Colorado in Boulder. She also Lina Isolda of Scotch Plains; Week Library to Feature graduate of Westfield High School. holds a Master of Science in Educa- He is the son of Ms. Susan Tichenor United States Marine Corps, includ- Three – Justin Rosin of Westfield, of Montville, N.J. ing deployments to both Iraq and Film Noir Program He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree tion degree from Long Island Uni- Joseph Duvall of Scotch Plains, Karrie in Anthropology and African-Ameri- versity and a Master of Arts degree in The bride-to-be graduated from Afghanistan. He is employed at W.J. Hanson of Westfield, Mario Rapetti WESTFIELD – The Westfield Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Casey Trucking & Rigging in Memorial Library will present a talk can Studies from Harvard Univer- French from the University of Vir- of Hopelawn, Jessica Mirassol of sity. Mr. Baly holds a Masters in ginia. She presently is writing her in 2010, and received her Associate’s Branchburg, N.J. Clark and Cathy Buchman of entitled “Film Noir: The Stuff That degree from Ocean County College The wedding is planned for May Dreams Are Made Of” on Monday, Special Education degree from the doctoral dissertation at the Univer- Bridgewater. Angelo Arpaia of North College of Staten Island and a Master sity of Virginia. in 2012. She is the owner of Basking 2013. Plainfield, Ed De Stefanis of Westfield January 7, at 7 p.m. The library is located at 550 East Broad Street. of Education in Psychology degree The couple plans to be married in and Csilla Laduanszky of Westfield from the University of Virginia. He June of 2013. won the $25 parking gift cards. Presented by Chris Messineo, di- Library Friends to Begin Winners have chosen gift cards so rector of the NJ Film School, this talk far for Ferraro’s, Acquaviva, Robert will focus on the emergence of the Next Needle Nite Session Book Sale Item Collection Treat Delicatessen, Victoria’s Secret, crime drama. During Hollywood’s Coldwater Creek, Knit-A-Bit, Golden Age, at the height of the stu- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Friends to 3 p.m.; Saturday, February 9, 9 CoolVines, Willliams-Sonoma, dio system, these dark tales with an On Tap For January 4 of the Scotch Plains Public Library a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, February Thinka Dinka, Sweetwaters, Glam- equally stark look told the stories of next month will begin collecting items 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday, Febru- orous Girlz, Vicki’s Diner, Trader men and women living in the shad- FANWOOD – The monthly Needle mas at Sea” Seafarers projects, prayer for its upcoming Book Sale in March. ary 17, noon to 3 p.m.; Saturday, Joe’s, Hip Thrift and Art Gallery, and ows and the underbelly of society. Nite program at the Fanwood Pres- shawls for those needing extra care The library is located at 1927 Bartle February 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sun- Sole. Robert Treat Delicatessen, lo- Classic films like The Maltese Fal- byterian Church will continue on Fri- and Children’s Specialized Hospital. Avenue. day, February 24, noon to 3 p.m., and cated at 113 Quimby Street, is the con, Double Indemnity, The Killers day, January 4, at 7:30 p.m. in If fabric, batting or yarn is needed, e- The organization is seeking clean, Saturday, March 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. business that has been the most active and Night and the City changed film- Westminster Hall on Marian Avenue. mail requests to salable books with no torn or marked Members of the Friends will be at encouraging customers to enter, making with characters who risked At this meeting, the “Needle Niters” [email protected]. For fur- pages. Both hardcover and paper- available at each of these times to according to the DWC. everything for “the stuff that dreams will make “Ditty Bags” for The ther information about these projects back books will be accepted, as well assist with transporting books and “We are pleased with the level of are made of.” Seamen’s Church Institute at Port or directions to the Fanwood Presby- as books on CD, music CDs and other materials from cars. The Friends participation, not only with the com- The program is free and open to Newark. The members who quilt are terian Church, contact the church DVDs. The Friends request that do- are a 501c(3) non-profit organization munity but also the merchants and Westfield Memorial Library and asked to bring their sewing machines office at (908) 889-8891 or nations do not include older or time- devoted to supporting the program- restaurants which have embraced this MURAL cardholders. MURAL and cutting boards. Those who usu- [email protected], or visit sensitive materials such as video- ming and development of the library. promotion and encouraged their cus- cardholders belong to libraries that ally knit or crochet can bring a Bobkin fanwoodpc.org or facebook.com/ tapes, records, magazines and text- Donations are tax-deductible and re- tomers to enter,” said Sherry Cronin, are part of the Middlesex Union Re- or large safety pin to thread the pull pages/Fanwood-Presbyterian books. The scheduled collection ceipts are available at the front desk. executive director of the DWC. “We ciprocal Agreement Libraries. For cords into the bags. Church/311300160969. times are as follows: Volunteers are more than welcome first started this promotion in 2008, participating libraries, visit the Items that have been made through- Saturday, January 19, 9 a.m. to 3 to aid with book sorting during any of and this year, we changed it to offer Westfield Memorial Library website, out the past month will be collected p.m.; Sunday, January 20, noon to 3 these times. For more information, more shopping sprees to six winners wmlnj.org. To register for the pro- for distribution to charities the Needle See it all on the Web! p.m.; Saturday, January 26, 9 a.m. to contact Friends of the Scotch Plains a week at a lower amount versus gram, visit wmlnj.org and click on Niters support, including several lo- 3 p.m.; Sunday, January 27, noon to Public Library President Joe Quarto three per week at higher amounts. the Online Calendar, or call (908) cal nursing homes, newborns at New- www.goleader.com 3 p.m.; Saturday, February 2, 9 a.m. at [email protected]. “The entries have increased and 789-4090, extension no. 0. ark Beth Israel Hospital, the “Christ-

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By DAVID B. CORBIN Han, Erika Daniel and Amy West at Reinhardt said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 1:45.65. Baldwin led off the 200-medley Sarah Cronin, Ellie Reinhardt and Cronin, McBrearty, Caroline Basil relay followed by Kathleen Bond, Caroline Baldwin led the Westfield and Reinhardt touched first in the Daniel and West to take first at High School girls swim team to a 400-free relay at 3:52.04. Raiders 1:54.09. Raiders Iacona, Thompson, 116-54 victory over Scotch Plains- Musso, Amanda Banasiak, Casey Melissa Harris and Davis touched Fanwood at Wallace Pool in Westfield Daudlin and Isabella Iacona touched second at 1:54.34. Diamontopolis, (W) on December 21. Matt Daniel second at 3:59.47, followed by Blue Becky Zhang, Devin and Lauren and John Lindros each won two indi- Devils McGann, Daniel, Han and Schmeider touched third at 1:58.14. vidual events and swam on two win- Julia Diamontopolos at 4:03.52. Baldwin touched first in the 50- ning relays to propel the Blue Devils “I swam the fly and the 5. I won free at 24.21, followed by Raider boys to a 112-58 victory. them both, so that was good. My Davis at 24.84 and McBrearty at Cronin won two individual events times were pretty good. I swim for 26.72. She also won the 100-free at and swam on two winning relays. Scotch Plains Club team, so I swim 53.56. Davis was second at 55.12. First, she touched first in a Westfield against my friends. It’s weird, but It’s Reinhardt was third at 55.52. sweep in the 200 Individual Medley fun,” Cronin said. “I led off the 2-medley relay with at 2:13.77, followed by Gwyn Devin Reinhardt also touched first in the backstroke, the 50-free, the 100-free David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times at 2:17.31 and Audrey Bangs at WORKING TO GET SOME BACK POINTS…Blue Devil Anthony Aldana works to get some back points on Raider 200-free with a time of 1:59.31. Basil and the 2-free relay. I was happy with Tommy Cunningham in his 126-lb bout. Aldana decisioned Cunningham, 6-2 2:25.61. She also touched first in the took second at 2:03.83 and Raider them, because we are not rested or 500-freestyle at 5:23.67, followed by Iacona touched third at 2:03.99. shaved,” Baldwin said. Emily McGann (W) at 5:49.66 and “I think we did a great job. This is Raider Jodi Thompson took top VELEZ, ALDANA KEY WINS; KANIA, RICE PULL UPSETS Raider Darby DeBiase at 6:02.41. obviously one of the most exciting honors in the 100-butterfly at 1:00.17, Cronin, Devin, Ally McBrearty and meets, because it’s a rival and it’s followed by Daniel at 1:01.46 and Reinhardt won the 200-free relay at also a lot of fun. It showed how well Devin at 1:02.18. Thompson also 1:43.55, followed by Raiders Jodi some of the younger girls do under touched first in the 100-breaststroke Devils Rock Raiders, 44-27, Thompson, Kate Thompson, Kate stress. Personally, this is my last at 1:07.08, followed by Zhang at Musso and Sarah Davis at 1:45.22, Scotch Plains meet. It’s a lot of fun 1:15.87 and Bond at 1:17.08. and Blue Devils Baldwin, Courtney with all the hype and excitement,” CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 In Upset-Filled Mat Thriller

By DAVID B. CORBIN two upsets to emerge with a 44-27 tonight what we usually do. This kind Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times victory over the Raiders. It was a bit of takes a little of the sting out of the Outcomes of several key bouts and of a contrast to their disappointing, Roselle Park loss. We’ve shown that two upsets highlighted the Westfield 33-21, loss to Roselle Park just a few we have some toughness, we can mix High School wrestling team’s thriller days earlier. it up and we can persevere,” Blue against rival Scotch Plains-Fanwood “Our game plan has been to just go Devil Coach Glen Kurz said. in the packed gym at Westfield High hard, wear people down. I thought The first of two key bouts that did School on December 21. we did tonight what we didn’t do go in favor of the Blue Devils came at In the end, the Blue Devils won the against Roselle Park. We did tonight 126-lbs when Anthony Aldana broke majority of the key bouts and split the what Roselle Park did to us. We did CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TAKING TOP HONORS IN THE 200-FREESTYLE…Blue Devil Ellie Reinhardt touched first in the 200-freestyle with a time of 1:59.31. Reinhardt also swam on the winning 200-free relay and the 400-free relay. KNAPP NETS 12 PTs, SCOTT SINKS 10, LUZZI LAYS UP 8 Basketball Blue Devils Rout Roselle Lady Rams, 54-15

By DAVID B. CORBIN the 1-1 Lady Blue Devils created no into the act. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times less than 14 steals and dished out no “They definitely were. They were Quick hands led to a multitude of less than 17 assists. With the excep- jumping at everything and turning steals that led to a multitude of assists tion of six successful free throws, them into points,” Coach Marino said. that led to a 54-15 Westfield High because of their ability to easily pen- Sophomore Lil Scott, who had a School girls basketball team triumph etrate the Lady Rams’ defense, the pair of assists and a pair of steals, over the visiting Roselle Rams on remainder of the Blue Devils’ points bucketed 10 points, including 2-for-2 December 18. were two-pointers. from the line. Junior Carly Friedman “They worked really well together Sophomore guard Jackie Knapp led the team with five rebounds and as a whole team. They looked for became the chief thief with six steals added six points and two steals. Se- each other. They were not greedy. and led the team with 12 points, but nior Colleen Gallagher pulled four They were not afraid to pass it off and she was also the leading helper with boards and added a steal, and senior give another person the chance to get six assists. But Knapp, who was 2- Emily Brucia put in two points. Sopho- some points. And they were moving for-3 from the free throw line, was more guard Megan Mondon had four very well,” Blue Devil Head Coach not the only thief and only helper. points, four assists and two steals. Joe Marino said. The entire starting five and several The bench players, who played With their fast-paced attack style, players from the bench were getting CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times DRIBBLING AROUND A RAM…Blue Devil Chrissy Ferrara, No. 4, dribbles around a Roselle Ram defender in Westfield on December 18. The Lady Blue Devils defeated the Rams, 54-15. HIRING A TOP AGENT ISN’T EXPENSIVE…IT’S PRICELESS!

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We are part of a different, so I was really pumped Matt Daniel touched first in the 200- really impressive history of swim- going into that. The breaststroke was free relay at 1:30.81, followed by ming. Not only are we defending our fine. It normally feels good. I felt a Shin, Barmakian, Nick Constantine title from last year, we are defending little more comfortable in it and had and Sean Beattie at 1:34.08, and Raid- 23 state titles and a lot of county fun,” Thompson said. ers Peart, Adam Bransky, Walling titles,” Daniel said. The Blue Devils swept the 100- and Matt DeBiase at 1:37.87. Raider Skoog touched first in the backstroke with Basil touching first at Lindros, Husch, McGrory and 100-backstroke at 54.40, followed 1:01.82, followed by Diamontopolis Daniel also touched first in the 400- by Husch at 54.7 and Rose at 57.6. at 1:06 and Bangs at 1:06.15. free relay at 3:18.89, followed by Gajdzisz touched first in the 200- “Scotch Plains is always our rival, Raiders Gajdzisz, Skoog, Walling and Individual Medley at 1:59.45, fol- but we have a lot of great young kids Bransky at 3:28.75, and Blue Devils lowed by Lessner at 2:05.53 and coming in. Our sophomores, juniors Ryan Daniel, Alex Penn, Connor Myers at 2:06.5. Husch took top hon- and seniors all got stronger. A lot of Moore and Constantine at 3:32.53. ors in the 100-butterfly at 53.52, fol- people had really great times today,” Matt Daniel touched first in the 50- lowed by Raiders Peart at 55.73 and Baldwin said. free at 22.27, followed by Shin at Marino at 56.89. Lessner touched “I think this year, we are looking 23.36 and Beattie at 23.61. Daniel first in the 100-breaststroke at 1:02.03, pretty good. Hopefully, we will do also touched first in the 100-free at followed by Peart at 1:03.43 and good things. We definitely have a lot 48.02, followed by Gajdzisz at 48.26 Barmakian at 1:03.82. of work to do, but it’s looking bright. and Constantine at 52.73. “It was definitely a team effort. If we keep up the hard work we could Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Today was definitely an impor- Everyone swam well. Everyone swam WRESTLING FOR THE BALL…Blue Devil Scott Toresco, right, Raider Xavier Noel-Brooks, No. 14, and Blue Devil have a good run at the states,” Cronin tant win for our team. I think we 100 percent. That’s something we Danny Mitchell, left, wrestle for possession of the ball. The Blue Devils nipped the Raiders, 52-51, on December 18. said. really built a lot of momentum here can really be proud of,” Daniel said. “Our girls did an amazing job. We went in with high spirits. We really TORESCO NETS 24, HESS 4 3-POINTERS, RAMOS GETS 16 showed that as a whole with our energy. They [Westfield] are very good. Our girls are friends with them. We get to train with them during the Blue Devil Cagers Win Clash season. It’s great to see us compete against each other here,” Thompson said. The Raider boys won the first event, With SPF Raider Boys, 52-51 the 200-medley relay with Alex Skoog, Jeff Peart, Matt Marino and Ryan Gajdzisz touching in 1:40.12, By FRED LECOMTE including one 3-pointer. Forward point lead in the fourth quarter. followed by Blue Devils Stephen Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Quaryee Bull bucketed eight points, Bonacum then triggered a 3-pointer Husch, Aram Barmakian, Tyler Two rivals, two young teams and while seniors Matt Greenberg, Xavier and a jumper. Ramos’s fired success- Lessner and Max Shin at 1:40.41, and high emotions set the stage before a Noel-Brooks and Kevin Raszka com- fully from long range and sank three Jack Rose, Dan Myers, Noah Styles packed house at Scotch Plains- bined for 15 points. from the stripe to narrow the gap to and Ryan Daniel at 1:44.35. Fanwood High School on December “I knew this would be a battle. 50-48. Toresco hit inside, making the Lindros touched first in the 200- 18. Raider sophomore Lee Ramos These are two rivals, two very good score 52-48. Ramos sank three free free at 1:45.51, followed by Raider had a good evening in the scoring teams. We struggled in our opener throws to make it a one-point game Skoog at 1:49.03 and Luke McGrory column, however it was senior for- and won, but I knew we would be with seconds remaining. at 1:49.42. Lindros also touched first David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ward Scott Toresco’s defensive in- much better tonight. It’s been a long “I thought the biggest thing was in the 500-free at 5:05.23, followed WINNING THE 200IM…Raider Ryan Gajdzisz touched first in the 200-indi- tensity and offensive success that gave emotional day for me, and I was the scoring by our guard. Ramos by McGrory at 5:07.93 and Raider JB vidual medley with a time of 1:59.45. Westfield a 52-51 victory. hoping this would end on a nice note played great as a sophomore. We Toresco bucketed 24 points, senior tonight, but we have to get better. We have a younger team, they are all guard Keegan Hess connected with allowed them to stay in the game at stepping up, growing, maturing. Our four 3-pointers and finished with 12 the end, whereby we could have put defense is our strongest point and, as points and Nick Mele sank seven it away and our guys know that. To- you can see, we can play with any- Lady Blue Devils Rout Roselle Cagers, 54-15 points, including one 3-pointer. morrow, we’re going to focus on fin- body. Westfield is the favorite to win CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Danny Mitchell scored 10 points, ishing games better and make things the conference; we lose to them by extensively from the second quarter Ferrara, not only provided effective ence to play at the varsity level. We while Dave Kane and Chris Sweeney a little less stressful for me,” said one. We are going to get stronger as on also made huge contributions. Jun- defense, but also added two points, have our sophomores out there. We contributed one point each. Blue Devil Head Coach Daryl the year goes on, so let’s see what ior Elizabeth Ponce sank six second- two rebounds and a theft. Freshmen have two seniors out there. You have Ramos, a point guard, came off the Palmieri, who just became the proud happens,” said Bonacum. half points and added three rebounds, Rachel Mattessich scored four points Colleen and Emily Brucia. They are bench and chilled the Blue Devils father of a baby girl. “It’s just having a good time play- a steal and an assist. Freshman Olivia and Sophie Koglin had three rebounds big sisters to them,” Coach Marino with 16 points, including nine points “I told them that they were going to ing basketball. It’s a fun sport and it Luzzi, who played in every quarter, and a pair of assists. said. from the stripe and a 3-pointer. Se- get better, and we made steps already gives me smiles. Our defense was totaled eight points, three rebounds “Everybody got in the game. It’s On December 14, the Lady Blue nior co-captain/forward Tom since the first game. We gave every really good; we had a lot of blocked and two assists. Junior guard Chrissy good, because it gives them experi- Devils were stunned by New Provi- Bonacum followed with 12 points, single ounce. We left everything we shots, but the fouls we ended up with dence, 47-36, with the hot shooting of could at the end and we just ran out of really killed us. Offensively, there were Sydney Morang, who sank 32 points, Roselle Catholic Stops time. Defensively, we did a good job. a lot of gaps in the zone. I just got it, so it must have been a wakeup call. Lady Raider Cagers They did a good job in the second pushed up to the smaller defender, “She just was on. She was hitting half and tried to make sure they got tried to draw the foul and finish. It was everything. We were trying to slow The Roselle Catholic High school him (Toresco) the ball; He’s their key a barn burner; we got the win and her down a little bit, but she managed girls basketball team improved to 3- guy. Greenberg did a fabulous job; that’s all that matters,” said Toresco. to get inside the paint on us and made 0 with a 49-36 victory over Scotch guards were excellent with 11 steals, “I think we were up seven at one things happen,” Coach Marino ex- Plains-Fanwood on December 20. so we were very active,” Raider Head point, but we are going to be a little plained. Senior Taylor Sebolao led the 1-2 Coach Dan Doherty said. hit and miss at times. Ramos stepped So the Blue Devils wasted no time Raiders with 14 points. An offensive drought and control up and did a very good job. Bonacum; with the Rams and converted a pair of Blue Devil Icemen Ice of the boards in the opening quarter teams are just collapsing on him with steals to four quick points within the placed the 1-1 Raiders on the short two or three guys every single time, first 30 seconds of the game. By the Summit Hilltoppers side of a 12-9 score. Toresco sank a so it’s going to be tough for other end of the first quarter, the Blue Dev- pair of lay-ups and Hess nailed a 3- people to step up, but they’re starting ils seized a 19-7 lead with Knapp The Westfield High School ice banger. to get it,” said Coach Doherty. leading the way with seven points, hockey team erupted with three goals Each team exercised a fast-break “The zone gave us some trouble and Scott and Friedman each netting in the second period and added an- style of game in the second quarter, early on. We regrouped at halftime four points. other in the third period to sting the but the Raiders poured it on strong to and just went over how we had to be The second quarter ended in a 15- Summit Hilltoppers, 4-3, at gain a 15-9 edge to overtake the lead aggressive; we had to attack the 1 wipeout. This time, Scott and Luzzi Warinanco Rink in Roselle on De- at the halfway mark, 24-21. Raszka middle of the zone and get some open led the way with four points each to cember 18. Jeremy DeDea netted the banged a 3-pointer. Bull and Ramos looks. Eventually, we started to make stretch the Blue Devils’ lead to 34-8 2-0 Blue Devils’ first goal and Nick combined for eight points. some shots that were not going down at the half. Grawehr (Chris Kattak assist) fol- The Blue Devils found the seams in the first half, and then we turned it Knapp, Luzzi, Ponce and lowed with the second goal. Jon in the third quarter and outscored the up defensively. Our press there both- Mattessich each sank two points in Macik (Grawehr assist) made the Raiders, 15-10, to take a 36-34 lead. ered them a little bit and caused some the third quarter then the Blue Devils score, 3-1. Macik then made the score, Toresco dominated the boards and turnovers that allowed us some easy silenced the Rams with a 12-3 run in 4-1, early in the third period before stuffed in nine points. Hess banged a baskets,” concluded coach Palmeiri. the fourth quarter. the 4-1 Hilltoppers answered with a pair of 3-pointers. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield 12 9 15 16 52 LOOKING TO GET A PASS INSIDE…Blue Devil Carly Friedman, No. 22, Roselle 7 1 4 3 15 pair of goals to make the game tense. The Blue Devils took a brief eight- Sc. Pl-Fanwood 9 15 10 17 51 attempts to get a pass inside against the Roselle Rams in Westfield on December 18. Westfield 19 15 8 12 54 Goods & Services You Need

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By DAVID B. CORBIN Matt Russo. He started on both sides. to stop him, and they still weren’t Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Jeff Weiss, Ryan Farrell, as good an able to do it. He’s on the short list of Repeating as sectional champions offensive lineman you will see,” best players ever to play here,” Coach may not have been in the cards, but Coach Rosenmeier said. Rosenmeier said. this year’s Cranford High School Diaz led the team with 86 total Senior running back Jimmy Dwyer football team gave it a good run, tackles and five sacks and added an carried 129 times for 653 yards, in- winning its first playoff game before interception cluding 10 TDs. Evan Zoughy had experiencing a set back at the hands “I don’t know whether I coached a 260 yards and a TD on 45 carries. of Palisades Park in the North Jersey, better linebacker than Nick Diaz and Oblachinski carried five times for 59 Section 2, Group 3 semifinals to fin- we’ve had some very good ones here yards, including a TD and a two- ish with a 7-3 record. from Chris Brown, Michael Klimek point conversion. “The expectations were unique to and so on. He played with a tremen- “Jimmy Dwyer stepped up and them. They were the first team ever dous amount of intensity. He’s as gave us an alternative for scoring,” to play the year after we won a state tough a kid as I coached,” Coach Coach Rosenmeier said. title since the 1958 team. They Rosenmeier said. But it also took the solid offensive handled the pressure well. Unfortu- The versatile Folinusz had 42 tack- line of Jack Davis, Rob Kessler and nately, we didn’t get back to the les, four sacks and an interception. Rob O’Shaughnessy to open the championship game, but if we are “Folinusz is the same makeup, a holes.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times WORKING TO GET THE TAKEDOWN…Blue Devil Matt Barber attempts to get a single-leg takedown on Panther Matt Swain in his 132-lb bout in Roselle Park. Barber won, 4-0. M. BARBER, VELEZ, BULGER, ARNOLD WIN KEY BOUTS Roselle Park Panthers Chill Blue Devil Wrestlers, 33-21

By DAVID B. CORBIN thriller that went to three overtime over Matt Swain. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times periods. Blue Devil John Fuller de- “The first big move was the Claw Seven bouts apiece may have meant liberately ceded an escape to Andy when he stood up. I was almost like some form of equality, but the in- Santamaria in the third overtime but baiting him to stand straight up. Once equality came in distribution of bo- was unable to take him down before I had all my weight on that shoulder, nus points, and the Roselle Park Pan- time ran out. The result was a 5-4 win I lifted from the crotch almost head- thers reaped them all to claim a 33-21 for Santamaria. over-heels straight to his back. That’s victory over the Westfield High “John Fuller wrestled a great match. how I got my first big back points,” School wrestling team in Roselle Park I will never complain about a loss Barber explained. on December 19. when a kid gives his all, and John Blue Devil Nick Velez went straight The 1-0 Panthers, while still a rela- Fuller did that,” Coach Kurz com- from a double-leg takedown to a Turk tively young team, were well schooled mented. ride in the first period then after es- in the art of not yielding bonus points, Blue Devil Anthony Aldana scored caping in the second period, he went and three of their veterans, junior a headhunt reversal in the second straight to a single-leg takedown to Phil Woods (170-lbs), senior Vinny period and added another reversal to grab a 5-3 win over Bob Vail at 138- Picarelli (220-lbs) and senior John grab a 4-2 victory over Josh Gergich lbs. David B. Corbin (October files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times DeVito (113-lbs) all harvested pins, at 126-lbs. “The first takedown was the double, COUGAR TOUCHDOWN LEADER…Senior Reggie Green, No. 7, led the Cougars with 19 rushing touchdowns this while junior John Fulinello won by At 132-lbs, after a scoreless first and right after I got him to his hip, I season. Green, who rushed for 1,712 yards, led the team with 116 points scored. More at Ballyhoo Sports page 1 and 2. injury default at 152-lbs. period, Blue Devil Matt Barber peeled went right into the Turk. I tried to “We had some good efforts, but as his way loose for an escape in the bump him over. The second one, when going to judge every team by whether very tough kid. I don’t know whether On the receiving end, Oblachinski a team, Roselle Park is tougher than second period then used a Claw ma- I escaped, I went right after him and they get to the championship game, it’s offense or defense if I’ve ever was the man with 25 receptions for we are. They had more mental and neuver in the third period to gain took the single takedown,” Velez ex- we are going to be disappointed. We had a more versatile kid. He played 235 yards, including a TD and a two- physical toughness, and they wanted three back points and a 4-0 decision CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 are going to lose sight of the accom- 10 positions on offense. He played point conversion. Bobby Bruns had it more than we did. We were very plishments of what this team was every position we had in the game. 13 receptions for 172 yards and a TD. content to just hang around,” Blue actually able to do,” Cougar Head Defensively, he played multiple po- Folinusz had seven receptions for Devil Head Coach Glen Kurz said. Coach Erik Rosenmeier said. sitions, and we found, basically, ev- 149 yards, including two TDs and Woods put the Panthers up, 6-0, The Cougars defeated several qual- erywhere we put him, he was our four conversions. Matt DiMartino had when he turned Kevin Frega to his ity teams, including Scotch Plains- best player,” Coach Rosenmeier five receptions for 51 yards, and back with a tight waist/arm bar in Fanwood, AL Johnson and Delaware pointed out. Zoughy had nine receptions for 65 1:08. Blue Devil Brian Bulger fol- Sending a Heartfelt Thank You To Our Wonderful Valley, and their three losses were to As a defensive back Joe DaSilva yards, including a TD and two con- lowed with three takedowns and an Community for Your Business in 2012. Summit, winners of the section, recorded 59 total tackles and an inter- versions. escape to defeat Allen Nunez, 7-2, at Ridge and Palisades Park. ception, Joe Vicci had 42 tackles, Junior Troy Ketler, who also did the 182-lbs. Blue Devil Nick Arnold knot- Wishing Everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year! “We had a good year. We lost to four sacks and an interception, Kevin kickoffs, kicked two field goals and ted the team score with a 3-0 decision Looking Forward to Assisting You With All Your three good teams. We beat good Trotter had 49 tackles, Oblachinski 22 points after touchdowns. Folinusz over veteran Marc Signorello at 195- teams. Of the 10 teams that we played, had 32 and Reggie Green had three was also very effective as a punter. lbs. Real Estate Needs in 2013. eight of them were playoff teams. interceptions. Linemen Farrell had “Nick Arnold gave a great effort. Even though some of the stars were 30 tackles, Russo had 32 and Weiss PUBLIC NOTICE That kid is all guts! He’s going to win matches for us this year,” Coach Kurz Westfield Office #1 Coldwell Banker Office in the back, this really was a new team. We had 23. 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A shining spot BASEBALL made on December 18, 2012, the Supe- Montclair State, and Montclair their starting rosters as players be- for Court Masters was Jason rior Court Fixed February 1, 2013 between State’s pitching coach for two Hitting Pitching come more familiar with each other. the hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon Pompeo’s 24 points. seasons. Jay is a tremendous TRAINING In Game 1, Fast Break topped Game 3 closed with Double Dribble and four o’clock in the afternoon, prevail- Infield Outfield HoopTown, 60-42. Fast Break started ing time, at the office of the Tax Collector of teacher of the game. tipping Above The Rim, 42-38. What PLAINFIELD, located at 515 WATCHUNG Team Training slow but finished the first half with a looked like a blowout ended up being AVENUE, PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY A scholastic standout at lead that would be too big for a close contest down to the final 07060, as the time and place when and Westfield High School, Jay where you may pay to the plaintiff the Group Training HoopTown to recover. HoopTown’s minute. Above the Rim led 24-7 at was a two-time All-County Brian Parker led all scoring with 28 amount so found due for principal and halftime, but Marlon Brown’s 16 interest on its certificate of tax sale as selection and was chosen Baseball Specific points. Fast Break had multiple play- points led a second-half charge to get follows: ers finish with double-digit points, Double Dribble within three points. LOT 12 BLOCK 749 on the tax duplicate Second-Team All-State during Strength Training including Jason Holley with 22 and of PLAINFIELD. Total amount required to his career. He was named the In the end, foul shots and 21 points redeem tax sale certificate no. 10-609 is $ Tim Gray with 14. from Jam Berry allowed Above the 4,194.23, together with interest from Sep- 2002 Union County Player of Game 2 ended with Got Skillz Above to hold off the failed come- tember 15, 2012 and costs of $1,167.99. the Year and led the Blue mastering Court Masters, 49-39. The back. And that unless, at the same time and 908.756.6868 game was an up-and-down affair that place, you or one of you redeem by paying Devils to the 2002 Union PUBLIC NOTICE the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, County Tournament ultimately was decided in the final 10 then you, and each of you shall be de- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS barred and foreclosed of and from all right Championship. HITTING PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN and equity of redemption of, in and to the that the Municipal Council of the Township lands and premises above set out and FAIRVIEW CEMETERY of Scotch Plains has scheduled their Reor- described in the complaint and every part MIKE MURRAY ganization Meeting for Tuesday, January thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with ANNUAL MEETING 1, 2013. The Reorganization Meeting will an absolute and indefeasible estate of The Annual Meeting of the Lot Owners begin at 12:30 P.M. This meeting will be inheritance in fee simple in said lands and Mike retired in 2012 after a successful professional career with the San of Fairview Cemetery will be held at the held at the Township Municipal Building, premises. Francisco Giants. He was a unanimous All-Star selection in the Northwest American Legion Post No. 3, North Av- 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Anything to the contrary notwithstand- enue at Crossway Place, Westfield, New Jersey 07076. ing, redemption shall be permitted up until League and a four-year starter, catcher and captain of the Wake Forest Jersey, Monday January 28, 2013 at The Township of Scotch Plains does not the entry of final judgment including the Baseball team. Mike was an All-Star In the Cape Cod Baseball League for 4:00 P.M., for the election of four Trustees discriminate against persons with disabili- whole of the last date upon which judg- each for a term of three years, to succeed ties. Those individuals requiring auxiliary ment is entered. the Chatham A’s, hitting .347. He was a four-year starter at Westfield High Frank J. Abella, Jr., Steven J. Burke, aids and services where necessary, must Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. School, a 2006 National All-American, 2005 and 2006 1st-team All-State Franklin J. Sullebarger and Donald W. notify the ADA Coordinator of the Town- Attorney for Plaintiff MacDonald, whose terms will then expire ship of Scotch Plains at least seventy-two PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. selection, 2005 and 2006 Union County Player of the Year. Mike led the and for the transaction of such other busi- (72) hours in advance of the meeting. Denville Law Center Westfield Blue Devils to the 2006 Union County Championship. ness as may be presented at the meeting. BOZENA LACINA, 290 Route 46 West Richard M. Ralph Municipal Clerk Denville, New Jersey 07834 Secretary/Treasurer 2 T - 12/20/12 (973) 586-2300 WWW.EASTCOASTCONDITIONING.COM 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $16.32 12/27/12, The Times Fee: $37.74 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $58.65 Page 12 Thursday, December 27, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Devils Rock Raiders, 44-27, in Mat Thriller CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 a 2-2 tie with Raider Tommy Barber recorded three takedowns, a Dom Pigna won the final bout at 160- Cunningham with a takedown and a two-point arm bar/chin pullback lbs when he used an arm bar and head two-point nearfall to record a 6-2 nearfall, and a pancake nearfall off a smother to pin Pat Curry in 3:58. decision. side single takedown to earn a 12-0, BOUT SEQUENCE: “I lost to him last year. He’s a good majority decision over Steve Carrion 170: — Barber (W) p Blank, 4:51 wrestler. Last year, I cut a lot of weight. at 132-lbs. 182: — Bulger (W) p Ridge, :54 This year, I feel much better at the Blue Devil Vin DeFillippo, after 195: — Arnold (W) d Mirabella, 3-1 220: — Van Brunt (S) won forfeit higher weight,” Aldana said. recording a takedown and a reversal, Hwt: — Kania (W) p Tufaro, :31 The second key victory came at put Jeff Leibrich to sleep in 4:22 at 106: — Kalimtzis (W) p Phillippe, 1:28 138-lbs when Nick Velez recorded a 145-lbs when he took him to the mat 113: — Beirne (S) d Fuller, 4-3 third-period reversal to defeat Brian with an ankle pick takedown to a pin. 120: — Nadiem Korkmaiz (S) won forfeit 126: — Aldana (W) d Cunningham, 6-2 Lapham, who won 32 matches last The second big upset went to the 132: — Barber (W) md Carrion, 12-0 year. Velez’s key to victory came with Raiders when Dein Rice stunned Nick 138: — Velez (W) d Lapham, 2-0 his ability to control Lapham from Rotondo (17-2 record last year) with a 145: — DeFillippo (W) p Lieblich, 4:22 the top position. pancake fall in 2:48 at 152-lbs. Raider 152: — Rice (S) p Rotondo, 2:48 “I knew he was good on neutral, so 160: — Pigna (S) p Curry, 3:58 I kept attacking. I kept trying to find angles. Once I rode him out in the second period, I felt a lot more secure. Going into the third period, I got the reversal, and I rode him out again,” Velez said. “Nick Velez is on fire right now. I can’t say I am surprised. He’s not doing anything special, he’s just wres- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times tling hard and doing what he’s pre- WORKING FOR A TILT…Blue Devil Mike Velez, left, attempts to tilt Panther Bob Vail towards his back in his 138-lb bout in Roselle Park. Velez recorded two takedowns and an escape to claim a 5-3 victory. pared himself for. He believes in himself. It’s easy to do that when you’ve spent the off-season preparing. We thought coming into this match Cunningham and Lapham are very Panthers Chill Blue Devil Matmen, 33-21 good wrestlers. We definitely respect CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 them,” Coach Kurz said. Unlike their very slow start against plained. Barber opening up his offense a little 18 seconds remaining in the second Roselle Park, when they found them- The jump in two weight classes bit more. We beat two of their better period, Gozdieski was injured and selves trailing 24-6 after seven bouts, since last year did not seem to bother kids. Those were two wins that we could not continue. the Blue Devils zoomed to a 28-9 In the final bout of the evening, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Velez. needed to have,” Coach Kurz said. lead after seven bouts, beginning with VERY CLOSE BOUT…Blue Devil John Fuller, front, struggles to get free from “It’s a lot different wrestling bigger “The whole match I was pushing Blue Devil senior Colin Barber Colin Barber, who pinned Matt Blank the grasp of Raider JT Beirne in his 113-lb bout. Beirne edged Fuller, 4-3. kids, but I like it better at the heavier him back, taking shots, but I couldn’t claimed a 5-0 decision over Steve in 4:51 at 170-lbs. Westfield was weight classes,” he said. seem to finish them on the edge,” Loevsky at 160-lbs. awarded an additional team point for “They both beat quality opponents. Barber added. BOUT SEQUENCE: the opponent throwing his headgear. Westfield PAL Matmen Stop Velez has been wrestling well all year. At 145-lbs, Blue Devil Nick 170: — Woods (R) p Frega, 1:08 182: — Bulger (W) d Nunez, 7-2 Brian Bulger followed with a 54- So is Matt Barber. I would like to see Rotondo tallied two takedowns and second pin of Matt Ridge using a an escape to earn a 5-2 decision over 195: — Arnold (W) d Signorello, 3-0 220: — Picarelli (R) p Spurlock, 1:57 tight waist/half nelson combination S. Plainfield, Watchung Hills PUBLIC NOTICE Brad Carle. At 152-lbs Blue Devil Hwt: — Guerrier (R) d Kania, 8-2 at 182-lbs. Nick Arnold upped the UNION COUNTY BOARD Jerek Gozdieski and Fulinello were 106: — Parrotta (R) d Kalimtzism 7-5 The Westfield PAL White Team, in and Michael Price each scored pins 113: — DeVito (R) p Chris Hoerle, 1:11 team score to 16-0 with a 3-1 decision OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS locked in a one-point bout, but with over Alex Mirabella at 195-lbs. its inaugural season as a member of for Westfield. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 120: — Santamaria (R) d Fuller, 5-4 OT the Raritan Valley Midget Wrestling PUBLIC NOTICE 126: — Aldana (W) d Gergich, 4-2 Blue Devil heavyweight Kyle Westfield 43, South Plainfield 39 Date Adopted: 12/20/12 League, started on a strong note, scor- 45 – No Match Public Notice is hereby given that the UNION COUNTY BOARD 132: — M. Barber d Swain, 4-0 Kania pulled off the upset of the 138: — Velez (W) d Vail, 5-3 ing dual meet victories against South 53 – Composto (W) by forfeit Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS evening when he shocked Anthony 57 – Amato (SP) by forfeit ers has awarded a contract without com- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 145: — Rotondo (W) d Carle, 5-2 Plainfield and Watchung Hills. 152: — Funiello (R) won be default Tufaro once again with a Japanese 60 – Gimblette (W) p. Irizarry (SP) 2:58 petitive bidding as an extraordinary Date Adopted: 12/20/12 On December 8, Westfield White 63 – Jordan (W) p. Robertson (SP) 0:38 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Public Notice is hereby given that the 160: — C. Barber (W) d Loevsky, 5-0 Whizzer and pinned him in 31 seconds. Last year, Kania used the same kicked off its season with a visit to 67 – Loniewski (SP) d. Martin (W) 3-0 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- PUBLIC NOTICE highly touted South Plainfield. The 70 – Esporrin (SP) d. Holtzman (W) 4-0 resolution authorizing it is available for ers has awarded a contract without com- move to defeat Tufaro, 8-5, in the Westfield matmen escaped with a 43- 73 – Kobrin (W) md. Balent (SP) 10-0 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk petitive bidding as an extraordinary UNION COUNTY BOARD District 11 semifinals. Tufaro did, 77 – M.Price (W) p. Santos (SP) 2:40 of the Board. unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 39 victory, in a competitive and ex- 80 – Kurilew (SP) p. Mesbah (W) 2:34 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the however, rebound to win the Region RESOLUTION NO: 2012-1080 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD citing match against a noteworthy 85 – Scanlan (W) d. Difrancesco (SP) 6-0 resolution authorizing it is available for 3 title and place eighth in the NJSIAA AWARDED TO: Funeral Services of Date Adopted: 12/20/12 90 – Hollis (SP) d. J. Price (W) 6-0 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk opponent. New Jersey, Inc., Hillside, New Jersey Public Notice is hereby given that the championship. 95 – Greco (W) by forfeit of the Board. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- “What a better way to start off with “Every wrestler in our lineup con- SERVICES: transportation for deceased tributed to the outcome of this match,” 100 – Clevenger (SP) p. Ondi (W) 0:48 person RESOLUTION NO: 2012-1061 ers has awarded a contract without com- Colin Barber and Bulger. They did 105 – Clancy (W) by forfeit PERIOD: January 1, 2013-December AWARDED TO: Hartford Fire Insur- petitive bidding as an extraordinary what they didn’t do two nights ago. said Michael Price, the team’s head HWT – Padovanno (SP) p. Heard (W) 31, 2013 ance Company unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. coach. Even for those wrestlers that 0:53 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed SERVICES: to renew the Insurance 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the They did a great job, and they started resolution authorizing it is available for the fire. Arnold did what he always came up short, they fought hard to Westfield 55, Watchung Hills 28 $75,000.00 Policy for UC Marine 1 and 2 patrol vessels ensure the final team score tipped in 45 - Scuderi (WH) p. Scalia (W) 1:11 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk with the Marine Insurance policy public inspection in the Office of the Clerk does. He gave it a good six minutes. of the Board. our favor.” 50 – Turnoff (W) by forfeit of the Board Chosen Freeholders PERIOD: January 1, 2013- March 31, It’s tough to keep up with that kid for 53 – Composto (W) p. Martignetti (WH) 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $21.93 2013 RESOLUTION NO: 2012-1017 six minutes. No one is going to beat Noteworthy performances include 1:46 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed $ AWARDED TO: Jewish Family Ser- PUBLIC NOTICE him on effort. Kania! Great win! Light- Jackson Jordan, Quinn Gimblette and 57 – Gimblette (W) d. Calvo (WH) 10-4 22,229 per year vices Michael Price, who each scored pins, 60 – Maz (W) p. William (WH) 0:35 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk SERVICES: for the purpose of providing ning struck twice,” Coach Kurz said. UNION COUNTY BOARD with Jordan’s coming in 0:38. 63 – Jordan (W) p. Garcia (WH) 1:18 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the Board Chosen Freeholders ongoing care management services to cli- Raider Dan Van Brunt received a 67 – Martin (W) p. Everly (WH) 0:46 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $22.95 On Decebmer 15, White Team NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ents eligible for the Global Options Pro- forfeit at 220-lbs. At 106-lbs, Blue 70 – Claxton (WH) d. Holtzman (W) 5-3 gram hosted Watchung Hills. The team, Date Adopted: 12/20/12 PUBLIC NOTICE Devil Nick Kalimtzis showed Josh 73 – Hurtt (W) d. Bash (WH) 5-2 Public Notice is hereby given that the PERIOD: January 1, 2013-December pumped up for their home opener, 77 – Kobrin (W) p. Wilson (WH) 1:58 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- UNION COUNTY BOARD 31, 2013 Phillippe the lights in 1:28 then Raider 80 – M.Price (W) p. Sharnow (WH) 0:58 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed JT Beirne recorded a double-leg came out strong and determined. Af- ers has awarded a contract without com- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ter dropping the opening match, 85 – Kang (WH) p. Scanlan (W) 0:25 petitive bidding as an Professional service NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD $182,400.00 takedown and two escapes to nip John 90 – Coluntuano (WH) p. J.Price (W) pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This Date Adopted: 12/20/12 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk Fuller, 4-3, at 113-lbs. The Raiders Westfield won the next six bouts de- 2:15 contract and the resolution authorizing it is Public Notice is hereby given that the of the Board Chosen Freeholders cisively, cruising to a 55-28 victory. 95 – Greco (W) by Forfeit 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $23.97 received a forfeit at 120-lbs. available for public inspection in the Office Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Ethan Composto, CJ Maz, Jackson 100 – Duza (WH) d. Ondi 8-0 of the Clerk of the Board. ers has awarded a contract without com- PUBLIC NOTICE After Aldana’s win, Blue Devil Matt 105 – Aroned (WH) d. Clancy 8-4 petitive bidding as an Professional service Jordan, Jack Martin, Russ Kobrin HWT – No Match RESOLUTION NO: 2012-1032 PUBLIC NOTICE pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This AWARDED TO: Town & Country Vet- UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE contract and the resolution authorizing it is UNION COUNTY BOARD erinary House Calls/Dr. Michael OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS available for public inspection in the Office OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Aromando, DVM, Chester, New Jersey NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD of the Clerk of the Board. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD SERVICES: to provide routine and emer- Date Adopted: 12/20/12 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 12/20/12 gency services for the horses at the RESOLUTION NO: 2012-1056 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the Watchung Stables AWARDED TO: Intervention Strate- Date Adopted: 12/20/12 Date Adopted: 12/20/12 ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- PERIOD: January 1, 2013-December gies International, Inc., Midland Park, Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as an Professional service ers has awarded a contract without com- 31, 2013 New Jersey Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This petitive bidding as an Professional service COSTS: in an amount not to exceed SERVICES: to provide a comprehen- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- contract and the resolution authorizing it is pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This $26,000. sive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) petitive bidding as an extraordinary petitive bidding as an extraordinary available for public inspection in the Office contract and the resolution authorizing it is James E. Pellettiere, Clerk TO County employees and their families unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. of the Clerk of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office of the Board Chosen Freeholders PERIOD: January 1, 2013-December 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the of the Clerk of the Board. resolution authorizing it is available for resolution authorizing it is available for 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $22.95 31, 2013 RESOLUTION NO: 2012-1091 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk public inspection in the Office of the Clerk COSTS: in an amount not to exceed AWARDED TO: Antonelli Minchello, RESOLUTION NO: 2012-1044 of the Board. of the Board. PUBLIC NOTICE $57,120.00. PC, Union, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Medical Practitioners James E. Pellettiere, Clerk SERVICES: to provide professional UNION COUNTY BOARD SERVICES: to Provide Mental Health RESOLUTION NO: 2012-1055 RESOLUTION NO: 2012-1062 of the Board Chosen Freeholders medical services for the patients/residents OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Patient Counsel Services AWARDED TO: HUB International, AWARDED TO: State National Insur- 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $22.95 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PERIOD: January 1, 2013-December of the Cornerstone Units at Runnells Spe- Berkeley Heights, New Jersey ance Company Oak Creek, Wisconsin cialized Hospital Date Adopted: 12/20/12 31, 2013 SERVICES: for Insurance Consultant/ SERVICES: this policy provides cover- PUBLIC NOTICE PERIOD: January 1, 2013-December Public Notice is hereby given that the COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Broker Services age for maintenance costs for electronic $10,000.00 31, 2013 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- UNION COUNTY BOARD PERIOD: January 1, 2013-December office equipment due to mechanical failure James E. Pellettiere, Clerk COSTS: in an amount not to exceed ers has awarded a contract without com- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 31, 2013 PERIOD: January 1, 2013-December of the Board Chosen Freeholders $60,000.00 petitive bidding as an Professional service NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD COSTS: at no cost to the County 31, 2013 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $21.42 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This Date Adopted: 12/20/12 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk COSTS: in an amount not to exceed of the Board Chosen Freeholders contract and the resolution authorizing it is Public Notice is hereby given that the of the Board Chosen Freeholders $214,074 PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $21.93 available for public inspection in the Office Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $21.42 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Clerk of the Board. ers has awarded a contract without com- UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE petitive bidding as an extraordinary 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $22.95 RESOLUTION NO: 2012-1081 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. UNION COUNTY BOARD AWARDED TO: Tanisha Malone, New- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ark, New Jersey Date Adopted: 12/20/12 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS resolution authorizing it is available for NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD SERVICES: to the purpose of assisting Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Date Adopted: 12/20/12 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS during autopsies at a cost of $175.00 per Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 12/20/12 of the Board. Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD case, $225.00 per homicide and or autop- ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as an Professional service Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 12/20/12 sies performed on children under age of RESOLUTION NO: 2012-1059 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the four years, $75.00 per external examina- AWARDED TO: Vision Care for Life ers has awarded a contract without com- contract and the resolution authorizing it is petitive bidding as an Professional service Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- tion and $75.00 for being on call Insurance Company petitive bidding as an extraordinary available for public inspection in the Office pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This ers has awarded a contract without com- PERIOD: January 1, 2013-December SERVICES: to renew VSP unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. of the Clerk of the Board. contract and the resolution authorizing it is petitive bidding as an Professional service 31, 2013 PERIOD: January 1, 2013- December 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the available for public inspection in the Office pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This COSTS: in an amount not to exceed 31, 2015 RESOLUTION NO: 2012-1058 resolution authorizing it is available for of the Clerk of the Board. contract and the resolution authorizing it is $30,000.00 COSTS: this is a decrease of 25% from AWARDED TO: Complete Care, public inspection in the Office of the Clerk available for public inspection in the Office James E. Pellettiere, Clerk last year’s premium Scotch Plains, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO: 2012-1088 of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. of the Board Chosen Freeholders James E. Pellettiere, Clerk SERVICES: for the provision of Alcohol/ AWARDED TO: Judith L. DiAntonio, RESOLUTION NO: 2012-1057 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $24.48 of the Board Chosen Freeholders Drug Testing Procedures for Employees Clark, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Discovery Benefits, RESOLUTION NO: 2012-1090 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $21.42 with Commercial Drivers Licenses SERVICES: for Court Reporting Ser- Fargo, North Dakota AWARDED TO: Donald Smith, Esq., PUBLIC NOTICE PERIOD: January 1, 2013-December vices SERVICES: to provide COBRA Admin- Elizabeth, New Jersey PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD 31, 2013 PERIOD: January 1, 2013-December istration and billing services SERVICES: to Provide Mental Health Patient Counsel Services OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD COSTS: in an amount not to exceed 31, 2013 PERIOD: for 24 months PERIOD: January 1, 2013-December NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS $12,500.00 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Date Adopted: 12/20/12 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD James E. Pellettiere, Clerk $20,000.00 $76,000.00 31, 2013 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 12/20/12 of the Board Chosen Freeholders James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk $54,000.00 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $21.93 of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $21.42 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE of the Board Chosen Freeholders petitive bidding as an extraordinary ers has awarded a contract without com- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $21.42 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. petitive bidding as an extraordinary UNION COUNTY BOARD 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE resolution authorizing it is available for 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS public inspection in the Office of the Clerk resolution authorizing it is available for Date Adopted: 12/20/12 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD of the Board. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 12/20/12 Date Adopted: 12/20/12 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the Board. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD RESOLUTION NO: 2012-1064 ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 12/20/12 AWARDED TO: Hartford Fire Insur- RESOLUTION NO: 2012-1020 petitive bidding as an Professional service ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the ance Company AWARDED TO: Various Agencies pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This petitive bidding as an Professional service petitive bidding as an extraordinary Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- SERVICES: Renew the Public Officials (SSH) contract and the resolution authorizing it is pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. ers has awarded a contract without com- Bonds for the following employees SERVICES: available for public inspection in the Office contract and the resolution authorizing it is 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the petitive bidding as an Professional service Joseph Bowe January 1, 2013-Decem- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of of the Clerk of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office resolution authorizing it is available for pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This ber 31, 2013 in the amount of $740.00 Newark $120,391.00 of the Clerk of the Board. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk contract and the resolution authorizing it is Frank W. Padusniak, Jr. January 1, 2013- Central Jersey Legal Services RESOLUTION NO: 2012-1067 of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office December 31, 2013 in the amount of $20,000.00 AWARDED TO: Corizon Health of New RESOLUTION NO: 2012-1033 of the Clerk of the Board. $350.00 Elizabeth Coalition to House the Home- Jersey, Brentwood, Tennessee AWARDED TO: Dr. David Foster, DVM, RESOLUTION NO: 2012-1021 Joann Rajoppi January 1, 2013-Decem- less $76,000.0 SERVICES: to provide mental health Morganville, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Covenant House of RESOLUTION NO: 2012-1086 ber 31, 2015 in the amount of $680.00 FISH Hospitality $9,000.00 care services for inmate and residents of SERVICES: to provide routine and emer- New Jersey AWARDED TO: DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Nicole L. DiRado January 1, 2013-De- Homefirst $100,955 The Union County Jail and Juvenile De- gency dental services to the horses at The SERVICES: for a new Supportive Hous- & Cole, LLP; Weber Dowd Law, LLC cember 31, 2015 in the amount of $1,750.00 Plainfield Area YMCA $90,079 tention Center Watchung Stables ing Program project and Vijayan Pawar, Esq. James LaCorte January 1, 2013- De- Urban League $195,095 PERIOD: January 1, 2013-December PERIOD: January 1, 2013-December PERIOD: December 14, 2012-Decem- SERVICES: Special Counsel for Union cember 31, 2015 in the amount of $680.00 PERIOD: January 1, 2013-December 31, 2013 31, 2013 ber 13, 2015 County Solid Waste Management District COSTS: for a total combined amount not 31, 2013 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in the total amount of PERIOD: January 1, 2013-December to exceed $4,200.00 COSTS: in the total amount of $611,520 $5,790,373.00. $6,500. $493,441.00 31, 2013 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $29.07 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $58.56 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $20.40 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 27, 2012 Page 13 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School First Marking Period Distinguished Honor Roll HonorHonor RollRoll Grade 9 Jamie Abar, Rebecca Ames, Jenni- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School 1st Marking Period fer Anclien, Andraya Annucci, Joshua Axelrod, Amanda Banasiak, Madi- Philip Tice, Leah White, Gillian Conti, Shannon Costello, Carly Dawson, Dariana De Vore, Tessa son Banker, Sarah Barash, Brianna Worley, Lina Zikas Daniele, Bianca Demaria, Margaret Demaria, Caroline Devito, Marissa Becker, Molly Becker, Isabella Grade 11 Desantis, James Difrancesco, Mar- Dibella, Panayiotis Dimopoulos, Bernardo, Noah Bernstein, Shay Casey Abramson, Leigh Abramson, garet Divirgilio, Emma Duggan, Josie Dunning, Sean Duthie, John Blechinger-Slocum, Emily Boyle, Kelsey Ames, Judah Axelrod, Jessica Abrahim Elseht, Jacqueline Fabricatore, Christina Fasolas, Allison Busa, Emma Calabrese, Banasiak, Lea Barny, Samuel Bebout, Fahrenholz, Samantha Ferrara, David Alexander Favreau, Elizabeth Gel- Nancy Canevari, Celeste Douglas Belcik, Kathryn Bumiller, Flores, Rebecca Freedman, Rashan ling, Michael Gentile, Alyssa Gold- Cappadoccia, Sean Cheney, Chloe Sara Calabrese, Allison Caramico, Gary, Adam Gelfand, Ian Gordon, smith, Julie Haggan, Andrew Hall, Cimino, James Clarke, Aaron Coo- Angelo Chaia, Kayla Chisholm, Gabriela Guerrero, Joseph Guidi, Emma Hannis-Trowbridge, per, Paige Crandall, Sarah Davis, Meghan Costello, Kelsey Coupe, Zachary Halma, Patrick Henkels, Katherine Harper, Eric Hogan, Darby Debonis, Jack Defouw, Andrew Debiasse, Katherine Zianne Hoover, Rachael Janssen, Michele Hom, Michael Hopkins, Catherine Depaola, Edward Depaola, Demarco, Brian Deutschmeister, Maya Jegede, Sofia Jimenez, Nolan Nicole Horn, John Horre, Peter Hsiao, Madison Dieu, Kayla Diggs, Michael Dinizo, Brooke Enners, Sa- Kearns, Lisa Kline, Kristen Koederitz, Justin Hudak, Gina Jadelis, Justin Courtney Dreyfus, Maria Duque, rah Fischmann, Carly Fleischer, Julian Korduba, Gayle Kosciolek, Kaufman, Bridget Kelly, Conor Kelly, Zakary Elseht, Ally Flynn, Kara Caitlin Flood, Gianni Garyfallos, Aaron Lee, Xuying Liang, Tyler Kayla Kocha, Austin Kwinta, Julia Dominic A. Lagano for The Westfield Leader Foley, Abigail Fossaceca, Alexander Victoria Germano, Alicia Jiang, Litwin, Chloe Mansilla, Thomas Lavelle, Jamie Levitt, Thomas CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE...Eagle Scout Ryan Vargo displays the Frier, Darya Ganzha, Matthew Nicole Johnson, Ryan Kalkstein, Jes- Margaritondo, Andrew Mathews, Madan, Jenna Maizes, Amanda Certificate of Excellence he received from the Mountainside Board of Education Garber, Martha Garyfallos, Heather sica Kar, Lauren Kilcullen, Eunbin Brian Mcmanus, Erin Mecca, Sean Marcus, Emily Margulies, Alex (BOE) at its meeting on Tuesday night. Pictured, left to right, are: Chief School Goeller, Samantha Gorman, Ira Ko, Isabella Krempa, Paul Kussner, Meisch, Jocelyn Michnowski, Alyssa Mazursky, Laura Mcgovern, Kayla Administrator Nancy Lubarsky, Ryan and BOE President James Rubin, Jr. Gotliboym, Ethan Graham, Nathaniel Yi Lin, Constandinos Logus, Sara Miguelino, Zakary Miller, Meaghan Mckeown, Maurisha Mckinnie, Graham, Dakota Halma, Nina Lombardi, Joshua Lopez, Amanda Murphy, Scott Nizolak, Erin Lauren Mcmorrow, Ailene Christopher Academy Hernandez, Ani Hsu Obrock, Eva Mach, Madison Maisel, Jasson O’connor, Amanda O’hara, Shannon Mcnamara, Andrea Mcneely, Mat- Isaacs, Shona Jain, Lizabeth Mazzetti, Madeline Mcgovern, Jacob O’neill, Anniston Pagano, Faegan thew Moran, Paige Morrison, Eliza- Kaminoff, Selin Kargi, Annemarie Monzella, Ross Mulcahy, Ryan Nival, Peck, Christina Peluso, Cara beth Nardone, Nicole Nugent, Jo- Celebrates 50th Year Kearns, Sabrina Khan, Megan Alexandra O’hara, Maria Pansulla, Provenzano, Dylan Redfield, Kaleb seph Pagano, Olivia Paladino, Amy Kieltyka, Madison Korteling, WESTFIELD - In February of 1963 teaching methods to children’s unique Nikhil Patel, Brendan Pierce, Rembert, Ulysses Reyes, Zoe Palumbo, Reuben Perez, Matthew Christopher Academy opened its development. Many of Montessori’s Jonathan Kriney, Kaavya Krishna Stephanie Plant, Angela Rastelli, Erik Rodriguez, Leila Salgado, Caroline Picone, Jack Poillon, Jeffrey Ponzio, Kumar, Liza Kussner, Rachel Lam- doors, the first Montessori school in innovations are now standard prac- Reiman, Alyssa Riporti, Alec Scobee, Katherine Seeney, Stav Lindsay Ratner, Shannon Reilly, the state of New Jersey and among tice in early childhood settings. Fur- bert, Thomas Leistikow, Jake Longo, Rodriguez, Ryan Romanowski, Shadmi, Lauren Sjonell, Kelly Shayna Rogoff, Gabriella Rojas, Stefany Lucas, Gabriela Macpherson, the first in America. The school was ther research in the workings of the Hansel Romero, Caroline Ross, Mia Smeltzer, Abby Spector, Kimberly Darek Rola-Zarzor, Hannah Rosado, started by four families, including brain and child development through- Kelly Magrino, Caitlyn Mannino, Rossi, Kelly Ruggieri, Andrew Smith, Spitzer, Jacob Sutterlin, Belal Syed, Michael Rothman, Natalie Michelle Marvosa, Darren Mascioli, three from Westfield, who wanted out the last century has demonstrate Grant Sultatos, Ashley Taillon, Megan Lauren Szpond, James Taylor, Adesh Rothweiler, Brian Rubin, Rachel Montessori education for their eight the lasting positive effects of the Brett Mayerson, Rebecca Mehorter, Voorhees, Andrew Warne, Cristian Thanawala, Valentina Torres Pellens, Schack, James Schetelich, Elizabeth Emily Morris, Sarika Mujumdar, children. Today the schools boasts an method, from increased academic Williams, Elise Xu, Christian Zazzali, Kate Traina, Tinnapat Triamarit, Schwartz, Kyndal Scobee, Natasha enrollment of more than 150 chil- achievement to distinctions in Amenda Ni, Saleena Nival, Tyler Arielle Zuaro Mariah Weigel, Mariel Weigel, Segulin, Eugene Siskoske, Trevor O’brien, Madalyn Ostrander, Tyler dren from the ages of 2 to 8 years at children’s creativity, self-efficacy, and Grade 12 Melody Weigel, Victoria Williams, Skanes, Monica Squeri, Eric two campuses in Westfield and Scotch community contributions. Parizeau, Vito Petitti, Anne Pierce, Ross Alexander, Cody Biondi, Joseph Witkowski, Jenni Zakarin, Tannenbaum, Alexandra Tevis, Jenny Benjamin Powell, Ryan Radice, Plains. To RSVP to the Open House or Krystyna Boczon, Emily Boruch, Natalie Zimmermann Tyler, Daniel Van Brunt, Emily To help celebrate its 50th anniver- for information on Christopher George Ramos, Harry Randazzo, Zachary Brencsons, Kaitlyn Budis, Grade 10 Vaughn, Jaclyn Villane, Nah’rya Geneva Rata, Caroline Ringel, Olivia sary, the school will host an Open Academy, contact the school at Brian Burns, Julie Busch, Mary Ellen Karly Abraham, Kayla Allen, Walker-Pierson, Olivia Wallden, House on February 10, 2013 from 2 (908) 322-4652, or by email Roberts, Allison Roden, Samuel Cagnassola, Benjamin Caldora, Francesca Arvizzigno, Daniel Babis, Michael Walsh, Malik Watkins, Sadel, Mariel Sass, Julianne – 4:30 at our Westfield campus, 510 at:[email protected]. Nicole Campbell, Christopher Brianna Bardwil, Kimberly Barros, Megan Welch, Olivia Whitehouse, Hillcrest Avenue. All past students, Sawchuk, Hannah Simon, Kevin Ciccarino, Andrew Citera, Theresa Andrew Bates, Jacob Beckerman, Caitlin Williams, Mackenzie Wright, Sonpar, Mary Catherine Stovall, parents, staff and friends of both cam- Reading is good for you! Clarke, Jackson Cochran-Carney, Corin Bell, Matthew Boczon, Olivia Andy Xu, James Zambri, Eve puses as well as the former Montessori Rohan Suresh, Kiersten Swaak, Kristen Arielle Collantes, Luke Brown, John Bruckman, Jamie Bush, Zhurbinskiy Bridget Van Natta, Alexandra School of Cranford are invited to Crawford, Maria Didario, Sari Dorn, Rachel Butler, Ayanna Casterlow, Grade 12 attend. “We are hoping to reconnect Velasquez, Zoe Verrico, Mercy Colleen Farrell, Megan Fernandez, John Cavaliere, Allyson Cerini, Henry Margaret Appezzato, Lesley Aviles, Villacis, Samiksha Vittalraj, Connor with as many of our former students, Scott Flanzman, Jason Fortunato, Chang, Morgan Chemidlin, Adam Alexa Bergenfeld, Jeremy Berkowitz, staff and parents as possible.” Amelia Walsh, Grace Wayman, Benjamin Sarah Freeman, Kristen Gerritsen, Cohen, Kellyann Colligan, Ryan Jordan Bernstein, Michael Blackman, Weiss, Jason Wendel, Amani Will- McTamaney, Trustee Chair, stated. Jason Gerstenfeld, Gabrielle Gilles, Connors, Stephen Crawford, Mallory Abigail Bridge, Glenisha Brown, “Whether it’s been a year or a genera- iams, Erik Willis, Michael Wright, Julie Glover, Paige Goldner, Shan- Cunningham, Thomas Cunningham, Caitlin Bunin, Page-Ashley Gali Zaborowski, Hang Zheng, Vivian tion since you visited the school, we non Healy, Emily Ho, Danielle Nicole Cusmano, Connor Danik, Campbell, Anna Cannone, Christine hope our entire family will stop by to Zhuang, Carly Zogg Karacsony, Victoria Karakis, Auva Dariani, Robert Dietze, Ali Charles, Zachary Ciabattari, Lucas goleader.com/subscribe Grade 10 meet former staff and see old friends.” Marianne Khalil, Jessica Klein, Kelly Dorn, Alexandra Duke, Elisabeth Cimafonte, Nathan Clark, Michael The Montessori method of educa- Carl Acito, Andrew Barcia, Erica Lapham, Caroline Leahy, David Duke, Allison Durett, Joseph Colineri, Kathleen Colonna, Nasim Berkowitz, Alexandra Bord, tion was developed in the early twen- PUBLIC NOTICE Leavitt, George Leavitt, Elsa Dzuback, Brendan Earl, Thomas Dariani, Matthew Debiasse, Nicho- tieth century by Dr. Maria Montessori, Samantha Bordman, Alexandra Leistikow, Kelsey Meisch, Gabrielle Elliott, Daniel Federico, Lauren las Demmel, Andrew Dill, Phillip BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Boyarsky, Kayla Brady, Morgan an Italian physician and scientist. PLANNING BOARD Mendes, Emily Miller, Enovi Molina- Frazier, Rachel Freeman, Alexandra Donatelli, Emily Dzuback, Morgan Montessori classrooms revolution- Bransky, Bryan Buchanan, Megan Chevez, Christine Monroy, Mitchell Gale, Alyssa Gardner, Tyler Geissel, Ellman, Erik Estrada, Dahlia Fioretti, Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- Burke, Shannon Burns, Eric Calvo, ized children’s education, linking NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF Naveh, Olivia Nelson, Valerie Christopher Gibbons, Steven Lonny Geller, Victoria Giamboi, FANWOOD, after public hearing on No- Elizabeth Casserly, Christian Choi, Neuhaus, Hannah Nizri, Kristen Haverlock, Timothy Hesson, Sarah Stephanie Giaretta, Najla Gilliam, PUBLIC NOTICE vember 28, 2012 granted approval to T- Julia Cirincione, Caroline Cooke, Northrup, Kelly O’leary, Lee Ann Iannaccone, Michael Illanovsky, Kerri Gilman, Kayla Giordanella, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Mobile Northeast LLC to construct a tem- Arianna Correa-Gomez, Roland Matthew Itzkowitz, Emma Jaczko, Justin Glock, Lia Gordon, Shaina CHANCERY DIVISION porary wireless communications facility. Orenczak, Benjamin Oster, Jesse The Board granted site plan approval, a Crystal, Steven Davies, Haley Ozdamar, Tara Palkoski, Savvas Helen Johns, Alexander Karakis, Gordon, Justin Grambor, Jordan UNION COUNTY Demaria, Tyler Dencker, Ariana DOCKET NO. F-7494-12 use variance and variances for side yard Petridis, Kevin Raszka, Carly Brendan Kelly, Jacob Klapper, Greenberg, Emma Guidi, Jessica FILE NO. 14361-12 setback, improved lot coverage, tower Donaldson, Mateusz Dziedzic, Alex Redfield, Lyndsay Reed, Haley Marissa Lamastra, Elizabeth Lamorte Howard, Emily Howarth, Christina setbacks, accessory structure setback and Eckert, Emily Fidlow, Abigail -Wright, David Lange, Rachel Jackson, Hadley Jones, James Kai- NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT tower height. The property in question is Regan, Corentin Rejaud, Michael owned by Laurence and Elizabeth Andrews Fontana, Christian Germano, Alyssa Rempter, Bridget Reynolds, Elise Lavelle, Michael Lee, Alyssa Lopez, ser, Navroos Kaur, Grace Kelly, Jacob (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Gilman, Alexander Gugliotta, Jeremy ROSARIO MERA; MRS. and has a street address of 1 South Av- Ringel, Faizah Romano, Michael Brooke Lord, Anne Luongo, Sam Kennedy, Lauren Koederitz, Emily ROSARIO MERA, WIFE OF enue, Fanwood, New Jersey and is known Haas, Matthew Haas, Joseph Rosenheck, Leah Salituro, Dylan Mahler, Eric Manfra, Morgan Mayo, Koprowski, Madeline Krema, An- ROSARIO MERA; HLB MORT- as Block 55 and Lot 1 on the Fanwood Tax Haverlock, Paige Heiden, Elizabeth Sands, Michael Sangern, Ryan William Mcduffie, Alyson Mcgrath, drew Leischner, Christie Leist, Alyssa GAGE; Assessment Map. Hom, Emily Isola, Amar Jain, Pierce Documents pertaining to this application Sawchuk, Kristen Schiavo, Deirdre Josh Mineo, Maya Mitterhoff, Julia Leyden, Thomas Magelinski, Maxim YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND are available for public inspection at the Johnston, Amanda Karacsony, Sheridan, Tristan Sizemore, Jeremy Napolitano, Nicole Nilsen, Kelsey Maltsev, Paige Mankin, Jacob REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO office of the Planning Board at Borough Doriane Kasper, Kaitlyn Killeen, Sonpar, Michelle Speth, Zoe-Nicole O’connor, Danielle Owens, Diana Margulies, Francisco Marrero, Grace AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, Dongwoo Kim, Emma Klein, Stein, Taylor Swaak, Anthony Tufaro, Pak, Kayla Pennington, Brianna Mcalindin, Julia Mendes, Olivia neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 New Jersey during normal business hours. Michael Lange, Brian Lapham, West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to Gregory D. Meese Justine Valdes, Emily Vaslas, Andrew Peterson, Isabel Quinones, Hailey Mendes, Jonathan Miksis, Gabriele the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in Price, Meese, Shulman & D’Arminio, P.C. Evelyn Logie, Samantha Loop, Grace Wheeler, Lindsey Wilkinson, Rachko, Zachary Refinski, Jeffrey Miller, Katherine Minski, Tessa which US BANK CUST FOR PRO CAPI- Attorneys for T-Mobile Northeast LLC Makowski, Arielle Margulies, Mat- Nathaniel Woerner Rodgers, Jason Rosen, Brian Scharf, Mitterhoff, Brianna Monaco, Rae TAL I, LLC is the plaintiff and ROSARIO 1 T - 12/27/12, The Times Fee: $23.46 thew Marino, Hannah Matysek, Kevin MERA, ET ALS; are defendants, pending Honor Roll Grade 9 Anthony Schenone, Alexander Moses, Elyse Nadal, Rachel Naugle, in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chan- PUBLIC NOTICE Maxwell, John Mccall, Madeline Matthew Abdy, Catherine Acito, Skoog, Connor Smith, Elisa Staniec, Colin Okell, Alex Ozdamar, Ariana cery Division, UNION County and bearing BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE Mcnichol, Sean Patrick Monteverde, Docket No. F-7494-12 within thirty-five (35) Brianna Acosta, Paola Almonte, Amanda Suhovsky, Garrett Szeto, Paradiso, Meredith Parker, Lisa BOARD OF EDUCATION days after December 27, 2012 exclusive John Musso, Grace O’brien, Derek Gabriel Alvarez, Caroline Babis, Tiana Thomas, Megan Tsipas, Marcus Peccarelli, Alexandra Peluso, SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS Offitzer, Alan Payne, Mykala Porter, of such date. If you fail to answer or appear Emma Bagat, Madeleine Bebout, Valdez, Erica Waltsak, Christopher Alexander Petersen, Megan Phelan, in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment All meetings will be held in the John Quigley, Megan Rickmers, Ryan William Benavides, Samantha Wasieczko, Katherine Westerlund, Annabelle Ponterdolph, Leya Quino- by Default may be rendered against you Beechwood School Susan O. Collier Me- Romaine, Jacob Salem, Danielle Broders, Jacob Brown, Joseph Kyle Westerlund, Zion Whitehall, nes, Aidan Racaniello, Amanda for relief demanded in the Complaint. You dia Center located at 1497 Woodacres Scheu, Robert Scillieri, Shannon Shaw, Buttigheri, Giovanna Carlino, Nicho- Andrew Whitehouse, Rachel Will- Raphael, Chandler Reeson, Sasha shall file your Answer and Proof of Service Drive, Mountainside, New Jersey 07092. John Sheehy, Nicole Skickova, Emma in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior All meetings will be regularly scheduled las Cheney, Paul Cherubini, Jordan iams, Lizette Zambri, Tyler Zeile, Refinski, Dein Rice, Amanda Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- meetings of the Board to begin at 6:30 p.m. Sobel, Brett Stevens, Raina Tellado, Cimring, Zachary Cimring, Vincent Jerry Zhu, Garrett Zito Rimpici, Karla Rizzi, Bridget plex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, (except January 8th which will be at 6:00 Grade 11 Robinson, Kathryn Rodriguez, An- in accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- p.m.). It is anticipated that the Board will PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Nada Amer, Jacob Arkin, Eduardo drew Schwartz, Hailee Sciara, tice and Procedure. adjourn to Executive Session immediately UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD You are further advised that if you are following the initial roll call to review mat- Arocha, Kelvin Ayora-Vargas, Frank Merhan Shams, Kimberly Shaw, unable to obtain an attorney you may com- ters appropriate for discussion in private OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Besson, Sal Bhakuni, Brennan Brady, Marc Shlissel, Molly Solomon, Tyler NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD municate with the Lawyer Referral Service under the Open Public Meetings Act. The Date Adopted: 12/20/12 Date Adopted: 12/20/12 Rachel Brody, Christopher Bubnov, Sorrentino, Kayla Spector, Christo- of the County of Venue and that if you Board will return from Executive Session Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Gabriella Buissereth, Gabriell pher Stanton, Michael Stein, cannot afford an attorney, you may com- to continue the public portion of the meet- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- municate with the Legal Services Office of ing at 7:30 p.m., at which time the Board Charschan, Thomas Clarke, Anna Alexandra Sullivan, Tara Sweeney, the County of Venue. The telephone num- will consider and act upon its public ses- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Close, Mary Coloney, Erin Connors, Jo Venice Uriarte, Martin Wasieczko, petitive bidding as an extraordinary petitive bidding as an Professional service ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- sion agenda items. yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This Mimi Contreras, Madison Cooper, Hailey Weber, Caitlin Worthey, Amy Tuesday, January 8, 2013 Services Office 908-354-4340. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the contract and the resolution authorizing it is Kathryn Cunningham, Jonathon Zhuang Tuesday, January 22, 2013 resolution authorizing it is available for available for public inspection in the Office THE ACTION has been instituted for the purpose of foreclosing the following tax Tuesday, February 26, 2013 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Clerk of the Board. Tuesday, March 26, 2013 sale certificate: of the Board. Tuesday, April 23, 2013 RESOLUTION NO: 2012-1078 1. A certain tax certificate 10-203, sold RESOLUTION NO: 2012-1023 AWARDED TO: Floriana Persecchino, on 12/2/2009, dated 12/8/2009, and was Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Tuesday, June 25, 2013 amending (Resolution No. 2012-645) MD., Metuchen, New Jersey recorded on 2/9/2010 in Book 12862 at Tuesday, July 23, 2013 AWARDED TO: United Way of Greater SERVICES: to perform autopsies at a Page 550, made by MARIA GLAVAN, Union County, Elizabeth, New Jersey rate of $700.00 per case, external exami- Collector of Taxes of PLAINFIELD, and Tuesday, August 27, 2013 Tuesday, September 24, 2013 SERVICES: to design and implement a nations at a rate of $100.00 per case, to be State of New Jersey to US BANK CUST Tuesday, October 22, 2013 framework and process for collaborative on call at a rate of $250.00 per day (when FOR PRO CAPITAL I, LLC and subse- planning there no autopsies) and $600.00 for testi- quently assigned to plaintiff, US BANK Tuesday, November 19, 2013 Tuesday, December 17, 2013 PERIOD: July 1, 2012-December 13, mony in court CUST FOR PRO CAPITAL I, LLC. This 2012 to July 1, 2012 through March 31, PERIOD: January 1, 2013-December covers real estate located in PLAINFIELD, 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $30.09 2013 31, 2013 County of UNION, and State of New Jer- COSTS: with no change in contract COSTS: in an amount not to exceed sey, known as LOT 17 BLOCK 238 as PUBLIC NOTICE amount $90,000.00 shown on the Tax Assessment Map and UNION COUNTY BOARD James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. Pellettiere, Clerk Tax Map duplicate of PLAINFIELD and OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders concerns premises commonly known as NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $24.48 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $24.48 436 WEST 2ND STREET, PLAINFIELD, Date Adopted: 12/20/12 New Jersey. Public Notice is hereby given that the YOU, ROSARIO MERA, are made party Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- defendant to the above foreclosure action ers has awarded a contract without com- because you are the owner of a property St. Bartholomew Academy petitive bidding as an extraordinary which is the subject of the above entitled unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. action. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the YOU, MRS. ROSARIO MERA, WIFE OF The Catholic Academy resolution authorizing it is available for ROSARIO MERA, are made party defen- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk that makes a difference in your child’s life. dant to the above foreclosure action be- of the Board. cause plaintiff has been unable to deter- mine whether defendant ROSARIO MERA RESOLUTION NO: 2012-1019 is married, and if married, the name of AWARDED TO: Various Agencies ROSARIO MERA’s spouse. If ROSARIO SERVICES: MERA is married, the plaintiff joins MRS. ARC of Union County $25,000.00 ROSARIO MERA, WIFE OF ROSARIO Brand New Day $25,000.00 MERA as a defendant for any possessory Elizabethport Presbyterian Center or marital rights you may have. $10,333.00 YOU, HLB MORTGAGE, are made party Homefirst $64,667.00 defendant to the above foreclosure action Jewish Family Service of Central NJ because on September 29, 2006, Rosario $30,000.00 Mera, executed a mortgage to HLB Mort- PROCEED, Inc $20,000.00 gage in the amount of $50,000.00, which The Salvation Army-Elizabeth Safe, Faith Filled Extended Care Middle States mortgage was recorded on October 13, $60,000.00 2006 in the UNION County Clerk’s/ The Salvation Army-Plainfield Environment Programs Accredited Register’s Office in Mortgage Book 11980 $25,000.00 at page 307. Said mortgage is subordinate Trinitas Regional Medical Center Full day Pre-K Grades Fully Integrated to the Plaintiff’s lien. $25,000.00 DATED: December 20, 2012 Unity Family & Children’s Society & Kindergarten Pre-K – 8th Technology Jennifer M. Perez, Clerk $40,000.00 of the Superior Court of New Jersey Urban League of Union County PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. $125,000.00 2032 Westfield Avenue Denville Law Center COSTS: in the total amount of Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 290 Route 46 West $450,000.00 908.322.4265 Denville, New Jersey 07834 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk (973) 586-2300 of the Board Chosen Freeholders www.stbacademy.org 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $74.97 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader Fee: $33.15

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Marissa Alvarez, Lauren Stephanie Milan, Nora Moriarty, Mckenna Wilson, Jimmy Yang, Alex Gleason, Oona Harrigan, Una rah Leahy, Daniel Luzzi, Jonathan For the Honor Roll, the GPA must Androconis, Phoebe Aronds, Christina Mosco, Alexandra Ying, Reece Zakarin, Allison Zale, Heinzerling, Justin Hertzberg, Macik, Megan Mc Cusker, Patrick be between 3.5 and 3.74 with no Sameena Asija, Meredith Bagger, Mossawir, Daniel Myers, Julia Brianne Zelko, Rebecca Zhang, Dalton Herzog, Christopher Hogge, Mc Cusker, Andrew Mellusi, Tyler grade lower than a B. Elise Ballan, Benjamin Bass, Sophie Napolitano, Monika Nemeth, Nicole Zimmermann Andrew Hopper, Dane Huber, Ian Melofchik, Jessie Miller, Lisa Distinguished Honor Roll Bass, Jessica Bebel, Alexander Elisabeth Neylan, William Nisley, Honor Roll Hutchinson, Daniel Juliao, Minotti, Connor Moore, Janet Grade 9 Bennett, John Birle, Megan Lauren Nogan, Matthew Nuzzo, Sh- Grade 9 Alexander Kalos, David Kane, Jake Morrison, Jessie Murray, Jonathan Isaac Amador, Devin Anderson, Blutfield, Valeria Bouchoueva, annon O’Brien, Alexandra Robert Abbott, Sophia Alvarez, Kaplan, Christopher Kattak, Nanna, Lydia Oquendo, Hannah Matthew Baker, Steven Barmakian, Samantha Bromberg, Kimberly Palatucci, Abigail Paone, Megan Andrew Annitsakis, Jasper Baur, Jonathan Kelly, Justin Killoran, Painter, Drew Palumbo, Victoria Jake Barrow, Caroline Barry, Burns, Christopher Caminiti, Pinna, Thomas Pyle, Mary Rippe, Sophia Bennett, Samantha Beurer, Michelle Kim, Rebecca Kraus, Parsloe, Grace Partridge, Paige Caroline 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Miranda Bonina, Eliza Andrew Aldana, Jennifer mas Kohler, Marija Landeka, Kevin Moritz, Kelly Morrison, Nicholas Alexandra Grosser, Christina Gulla, Bryen, Bianca Buecklers, John Amador, Megan Ariola, Sophia Degree Black Belt Law, Brandon Leuthold, Madeline Moynihan, Rita Murphy, Jacqueline Edmund Han, Matthew Haner, Bunting, Katrina Carlin, Sabrina Barry, Alexander Breakstone, Owen WESTFIELD - On December 15, Levy, Raquel Levy, Mackail Napolitano, Melanie Nettler, Anna Christopher Harris, Allison Hecht, Cavanagh, William Chandler, Wil- Browne, Emily Brucia, Daniel Brian Mandel achieved his 1st De- Liederman, Cai Qing Lin, Jesse Liu, O’Brian, Charlie O’Brien, Corinne Madison Heffron, Leigh Anne liam Chen, Taylor Cummings, Bungerz, Christian Burgdorf, Jus- gree Black Belt (also called 1st Dan) Celeste Loffredo, Olivia Loggia, Petersen, Anthony Pirrone, Luke Heinbokel, Maura Heinbokel, Jacqueline Daaleman, Courtney tin Cafiero, William Cary, Michael in Taekwondo. Erin Mackenzie, Erin Malley, Jack Prybylski, Chelsea Rader, Rachel Hertzberg, Kyle Hewett, Day, Bianca De Vito, Daniel Cash, Michaela Cavanagh, Daniel His belt promotion was given at Manning, Michael Masciale, Sara Samantha Riley, Thomas Asher Horowitz, Lily Horowitz, Docampo, Molly Dombroski, Cetlin, Jason Colasanti, Jack Martial Arts Institute of America with Massimo, Rachel Mattessich, Paige Rohwetter, Christopher Romano, Timothy Huber, Emily Hutchinson, Katherine Duffy, Brennan Erickson, Colwell, Alexander Corea, Samuel his teacher, Master Lim (a 8th De- McCann, Katherine McDonald, Claudia Romeo, Alexandra Rood, Christopher Ick, Taylor Jackson, Shelby Estevez, Adam Federbusch, Cravo, Michael Crisan, Matthew gree Black Belt and Olympian). This Kyle McIntyre, Hannah McLane, Jack Rose, Courtney Ryan, Emily Aditi Jain, Alexander Jeffery, Emily Forcht, Samantha Francisco, Daniel, Erica Davis, Brittany was in accordance with the World Megan Melillo, Ben Meltzer, Felicia Schuman, Logan Schwartz, Lillian Pengju Jin, Alexandra Kapadia, Erin Frankel, Jackson Frontero, Denicola, Theresa Depalma, Hailey Taekwondo Association Inc. and was Mermer, Lillian Metzger, Carlee Scott, Dana Seigelstein, Georgia Catherine Kerr, Sonya Khedr, Ma- Gregory Gao, Clarence Go, James Dobosiewicz, Claire Dorwart, judged by Master Lim and three other Miller, Jonathan Miller, Michael Slater, Juliette Smith, Anastasia rina Kovalenko, Valerie La Porta, Goldberger, Nicole Graf, Matthew Scarlett Dos Santos, Andrew Black Belt Masters. Brian is a junior Mizus, Michael Mobarakai, Allyson Smolenski, Bobbi Snyder, Evan Alexander Laitamaki, Sarah Greco, Aisling Greene, Aidan Dougert, Charlotte Dreizen, Austin at Westfield High School. Morgenthal, Sarah Morton, Nick Steinfield, Caroline Stocking, Lampert, Caitlin Lawrie, Steven Hamilton, Rachel Hayden, Kaelyn Mueller, Ryan Munley, Hopper Lindsey Strauss, Hermes Suen, Lee, Adam Lupicki, Matthew Lynn, Heard, Alexandru Ionescu, Nicho- Murray, Julia Myers, Michael Meghan Summers, Michael Emma Lysek, Olivia Mahoney, Jen- las Kalimtzis, Christopher Kim, UC Student Accepted Into O’Connor, Kevin Palmer, Anthony Tivenan, Nina Wang, Amy West, nifer Mandelblatt, Jeffrey Marino, Jessica Koenigsberg, Austin Pericolo, Grace Pettit, Grace Pfeifer, Olivia Windorf, Eli Wirtshafter, An- Cassandra Masciale, Elizabeth Kronick, Conor Krueger, Corinne High School Symphonic Band Julia Pikaart, Danielle Pinney, Ethan drew Zale, Katelyn Zelko, Masciola, Emily Mc Bain, Kuntz, Kaitlyn Larkin, Gabriel SCOTCH PLAINS – Jackie Quan of Prevoznak, Hannah Priscoe, Nova Alexander Zornitsky Catherine Meixner, Valerie Larosa, David Lavelle, Jack Lee, Edison, a freshman at Union Catholic Qi, Jenna Rediker, Jenna Reed, Grade 11 Mennona, Eric Mikalauskas, Jus- Zachary Levan, John Lindros, Ja- High School (UC), recently auditioned Hailey Reilly, Bryanna Reinhardt, Tristen Abaya, Kaitlin Abrams, tin Mitchell, Olivia Mobarakai, Lea son Liu, Jian Hong Liu, Meredith for and was accepted into the elite J. Mack Rembisz, Tyler Ricci, Nora Aronds, Audrey Bangs, Moise Kleinman, Gregory Morano, Luerssen, Catherine Massa, Kevin Central Jersey High School Symphonic Lauren Rigney, Christopher Alexander Beals, William Bennett, Megan Mulrooney, Veronica Miller, Helen Mizrach, Megan Band. Jackie was one of 110 students Rinaldi, Amelia Ritter, Jacob Ritter, Kathleen Bond, Jacob Boyle, Murphy, Jack Mustard, Michaela Mondon, Julian Mone, Alexander from five counties in the Central Jersey Hallie Rosenburgh, Fiona Natalie Brennan, Gabrielle Nies, Joshua Norton, Eric Oberman, Monteiro, John Munley, Alberto area who auditioned for the clarinet Rosenthal, Madeleine Rosenthal, Buckman, Andrew Castellone, Sun Park, Elana Pascoguin, Juliana Ortis, Samantha Paoletti, Leah section. Tyler Roth, Andrejs Rumpeters, Anna Centrella, Philip Chapel, Pastuzyn, Jenna Perrotta, Chelsea Pesenson, Brooke Pfaus, Jason The top 16 students went to the Wind Drew Russo, Thomas Sabato, Matthew Cohen, Abigail Cook, Julia Peterson, Molly Prybylski, Tara Previlon, Jacob Rabinowitz, Jor- Ensembles and Orchestra and the next Alexandra Sacher, Isabella Salerno, Criscuolo, Erika Daniel, Sarah Reardon, Elinor Reinhardt, Katie dan Robertson, Amy Rosenzweig, 24 were selected for the Symphonic Nicolas Salvato, Claudia Savickas, Marie Davidson, Tyler Debbie, Jen- Rembisz, Samantha Rembisz, Ben- Michela Sabba, Victoria Band. Jackie was auditioning against Brooke Schaeffer, Dylan Scott, nifer Decandia, Olivia Dembiec, jamin Ritter, Chandler Robertson, Scognamiglio, Emily Serafin, Ellie other freshmen, as well as sophomores, Haley Sharlow, Emily Shields, Alexa Derman, Nicole Deroux, Leia Robert Romano, Thomas Ross, Shirk, Alexander Shorrock, Lisa juniors, and seniors. Chanel Shum, Julia Simpson, Eliza- Descalzi, Nicole Devitt, Brandon Aaron Rubin, Sam Russak, Vittoria Simon, Kaelyn Smith, Melanie To prepare for her audition, Jackie beth Smith, Ryan Soldati, Helen Egert, Benjamin Eisenberg, Jared Sabba, Kyra Sagal, Rohit Saigal, Snyder, Amanda Spiezio, Kevin practiced for an hour a day and, as the Sparrow, Sarah Steiner, Pavel Ellner, Michael Esler, Rachel Fan, Benjamin Schwartz, Alexandra Stelmach, Christopher Sullivan, day of the audition got closer, she prac- Stepaniouk, Emma Stierhoff, Alexa Christine Ferraro, Edwin Gee, Mark Schwetje, Tara Sciortino, Sarah Dhruv Tikku, Kristen Toth, Joseph ticed for two hours a day. The audition Stiles, Camryn Sullivan, Robert Gillespie, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Seitz, Reilly Shiarella, Max Shin, Valles, Dominique Vo, Elli Warsh, consisted of sight-reading, scales, and Suriano, Erik Swanson, Kelsey David Gruskin, Melanie Grycan, Alison Simon, Anna Simon, Lilly Mallory Weisse, Bradley Whitman, a solo. Jackie noted, “I always get very Swingle, Gary Taks, Katherine Patrick Harris, Austin Hatch, Kristin Sisto, Clara Smith, Kaila Starita, Christopher Why, Mikayla Williams nervous and scared because you only Jackie Quan Tang, Blake Taylor, Shelby Taylor, Hauge, Michael Heffron, Sara Timothy Stroever, Emily Suriano, Grade 11 get one chance to play.” Jackie is thrilled Cassandra Teschner, Evan Trott, Hoerrner, Rachel Holtzman, Mat- Connor Swingle, Annalyn Tanella, Michael Androconis, Matthew that her fears were unfounded. of the Honors and Accelerated aca- Megan Troutman, Scott Tupper, thew Jenkins, Jake Katz, Jack Austen Thien, Scott Thompson, Archambault, Elena Arida, Grace Jackie plans to play at regions every demic programs at Union Catholic, Katarina Von Der Wroge, Michael Kessler, Caroline King, Alicia Kohl, Alexandra Tinfow, Katherine Tow- Aronds, Jane Aronds, Christopher year, but hopes to be a part of the Wind Band does not currently fit into Jackie’s Vricella-Stokes, Matthias White, David Kushner, Hongeun Lee, ers, Kathryn Tracey, Jennifer Aslanian, Caroline Baldwin, Rob- Ensemble or Orchestra next year as a schedule, but she plans to be a part of Marissa Whitford, Paige Whitman, Lucia Liu, Matthew Luppino, Mor- Tresnan, Michaela Tropeano, ert Ball, Benjamin Bass, Anna Ming sophomore. Her goal is to be in the All the UC Band with Mr. Don Frio during Amanda Williams, Allison Worms, gan Maloney, Emily Mastrocola, Kristin Troutman, Natalie Tupper, Bauer, Julia Bieber, Gabrielle Eastern Band as a senior. As a member her junior and senior year. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 27, 2012 Page 15 WCP Holds Auditions for Library to Feature Concert, Olympus on My Mind Art Exhibit Reception Jan. 6 WESTFIELD — Westfield Com- Amphitryon, baritone character SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch nectivity between the forms. Ac- munity Players will hold auditions voice; Charis - (middle aged) shrew- Plains Public Library invites mem- cording to the artist’s statement, for Olympus on My Mind, a musical ish lusty maid to Alcmene, strong bers of the public to attend its Sun- her work “strives to compel the comedy spoof about the mythical alto belting voice; Tom, Dick and day Sounds Concert Series and art viewer to notice what often goes god Jupiter. Auditions are Sunday, Horace - strong comedic singer/ exhibit reception. From Medieval unnoticed in our bustling, fast- January 6, from 2-6 p.m., Monday, dancers; Tom doubles as Amphirtron chant to the slightly scandalous dit- paced society, and to acknowledge January 7, from 7-10 p.m. with call- in some scenes; all double as Theban ties of the English court to the haunt- the serenity that can be found in the backs on Wednesday, January 9, from Generals, slaves, etc.; Delores - (20s- ing strains of Sephardic music, the rustic, worn, and non-perfect things 7-9 p.m. 30s) ditzy, curvy leading lady of the Early Music Players will appear in in our immediate surroundings in Character breakdown is as fol- play whose furrier husband backed elegant period garb at the library on contrast to what we commonly deem lows: Jupiter/Amphitryon - (eternal the play to get her in the chorus, Sunday, January 6, at 2 p.m. The beautiful or picturesque.” middle age) Greek god/Commander- strong mezzo belting voice. program will feature an array of Ms. Wandlass earned a Bachelor in-Chief of Thebes; a dual role and Auditions will be held at the the- early instruments and songs in their of Fine Arts degree from the Fash- Photo courtesy of Richard Johnson ion Institute of Technology. She GOOD NIGHT…Local residents participated in Triskelion’s To All A Goodnight male lead, strong high baritone; ater located at 1000 North Avenue, original languages, as well as mod- II. Pictured: front, is: Aubrey Johnson; left to right, are: Kyle Magee, Jovi Mercury - (20s-30s) Jupiter’s mis- West, Westfield. The show runs May ern translations. has worked as an accessories de- Williams, Rosie Cuomo, Tommy Lepano, Erin Hernandez and Natalie Green. chievous son, lyric baritone; 4 through May 18, 2013. For sub- The ensemble of Kris Lamb, signer in New York for more than Alcmene - (20s-30s) beautiful wife mission of early audition forms and Joanna Hoty Russell, Andrew 25 years and is a member of the of Amphitryon, soprano; Sosia - more information, visit Koenig and Ilizabeth Cabrera have Contemporary Art Group in central Local Residents Perform in (30s-40s) clownish servant to www.westfieldcommunityplayers.org. been performing Medieval, Renais- New Jersey. Her work has been dis- sance and Baroque music since played most recently in Totowa at 1972, entertaining audiences and the Lena DiGangi Gallery, and in To All A Goodnight II garnering critical acclaim through- Union County in such venues as SCOTCH PLAINS - Local resi- cast were professional actors Timo- out the New York metropolitan Designers Gallery in Clark, The dents participated in Triskelion’s To thy Macht of Montclair and Mark area, from The 92nd Street Y, St. Donald Palmer Museum in Spring- All A Goodnight II. Rosie Cuomo, Byrne of New York City. Bartholomew’s Great Music Se- field, Les Malamut Art Gallery in Erin Hernandez, Kyle Magee and Triskelion is a community based ries and Music at St. Peter’s in Union, The Artist Framer in Aubrey Johnson of Terrill Middle theatre company which aims to bring Morristown to housewarmings and Cranford, South Avenue Gallery in School; Jovi Williams of Park Middle local, amateur, and professional tal- weddings. The Early Music Play- Scotch Plains, Overlook Medical School, and Natalie Green Of Brunner ent together to create quality enter- ers also have been featured on Center in Summit and the Salem Elementary School appeared along tainment to Scotch Plains and its sur- WNET/Channel 13 and on New Roadhouse Cafe in Union. with pianist, musician and actor rounds and in so doing create a sense Jersey Network’s “State of the She also has exhibited at the Tommy Lepano of Fanwood in of unity among our communities here Arts.” Their website is: Watchung Arts Center and the Jo- Triskelion’s second annual holiday and the greater community of man. earlymusicplayers.org. seph Thomas Gallery in White show presented at All Saints’ Episco- Triskelion is a not–for–profit theatre A reception prior to the concert, Plains, N.Y. Her website is pal Church in Scotch Plains on De- company based in Scotch Plains and “Impressions and Expressions,” an kerrieannwandlassart.artspan.com. cember 14 and 15. Rounding out the operating at All Saints’ Church. eclectic mix of paintings in acrylic The concert will be open to the and oil by Cranford artist Kerrie public without charge. Registration Marylou Morano for The Leader and The Times ON DISPLAY...The Westfield Art Association joined established Westfield Ann Wandlass, will begin at noon. is not required. Seating will begin galleries to host a three-day Westfield Art Galleries Show and Sale the weekend The exhibit will open Thursday, at 1:30 p.m. on a first-come, first- of December 14-16 to benefit the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad. Art work January 3, and close on Thursday, served basis. The snow date is Sun- from the show adorns the walls of the Westfield Community Room in the January 31, in the Library Gallery. day, January 13. Westfield Municipal Building. Close to 50 artists participated in the event. Influenced by Impressionists The Scotch Plains Public Library such as Cezanne and Prendergast, is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, Ms. Wandlass’ interest lies in one block from Park Avenue, in the shape, color and outline rather than center of the township. Library Westfield Art Assoc. Show in the effects of light and shadow hours are Monday and Thursday, 9 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 on an object. In her pieces on dis- a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday, Ms. Delgyer explained that the anyone wishing more information play, viewers are encouraged to look 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m. she used the technique of layering or looking to join the WAA should for the dark, bold outlines that en- to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., to bring out the right colors in the visit www.westfieldartassoc.org/. hance the relationships and con- and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. tiger’s coat. “You can’t mix pastels the way you can oil and water paints,” she explained. “Working with pastels is a slow process. You need to have a delicate touch.” “The show was wonderful,” Ms. Delyer continued. “There was something for everyone. I only wish it had lasted longer than three days because all the art was top-notch.” RESTORE THE SHORE…Students, parents, teachers, administrators and alumni of The Wardlaw-Hartridge School (W-H) community contributed time, The WAA meets monthly in the energy, monetary donations and other resources to help victims of Hurricane Community Room. Meetings in- Sandy “restore the shore” since the super storm ravaged the New Jersey coastline. clude lectures and demonstrations Pictured, Lorianna Carlucci of Edison and her W-H cheer teammates present a professional artists. The organiza- check to the Union Beach Fire Department. tion is accepting new members, and

POPCORN Hitchcock — A Psycho Drama 3 popcorns One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent

By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER dose of inescapable jealousy, is at him.” Film Critic Alma’s relationship with writer Thus, we are cozily ensconced in I miss Alfred Hitchcock. The Whitfield Cook (“Strangers on a a front row seat, rooting for the fat thought occurred with a nostalgic Train”), played by Danny Huston. cat as underdog, smirkingly aware pang whilst viewing director Sacha Far more intriguing is the peek into of our champion’s legacy and anx- Gervasi’s solidly entertaining hom- the director’s infatuation with what ious to see how he ultimately en- age bearing the filmmaker’s name. have become known as the sured it. Hopkins et al pull it off While Hollywood is flush with tech- Hitchcock blondes. rather swimmingly, transporting us nically astute manipulators of sus- Depicted as an epicurean of large back to a point in time when horror, pense and scads of competent hor- and diversified tastes, he is a bit of murder and mayhem were best served ror-meisters, Hitch’s sheer and sur- a naughty boy, aggravating his abid- with a touch of “Hitchcock” class. prising inventiveness is lost to the ing, health conscious Alma with an … ages. insatiable appetite for rich foods Hitchcock, rated PG-13, is a Fox However, thanks to Anthony and spirits. Hopkins impishly cap- Searchlight Pictures release directed BURST OF COLOR…“Impressions and Expressions,” an exhibit of paintings in acrylic and oil by Cranford artist Kerrie Hopkins’s witty and dedicated emu- tures the essence of innocently un- by Sacha Gervasi and stars Anthony Ann Wandlass, will be held at the Scotch Plains Public Library January 3 to 31. A reception will be held at noon on Sunday, lation of the title genius, we have aware decadence when, told he must Hopkins, Helen Mirren and Scarlett January 6, prior to a concert at the library by the Early Music Players at 2 p.m. The library is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue the consolation of at least spending economize, rails against purchasing Johansson. Running time: 98 minutes in Scotch Plains. ninety-eight reminiscent and edify- pâté sourced from lesser geese. ing minutes with Sir Alfred. The Recognized icon or not, Alma’s SHERIFF’S SALE biographical sketch centers around attempts to rein in Hitch’s excesses SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-12005154 www.goleader.com WHS Choir Christmas Tree SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY the sturm and drang he weathered and keep his ego in check as con- CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY in 1958 and ‘59 while wickedly cerns their relationship offer a tell- DOCKET NO. F-34856-08 working to shock the world with ing glimpse into the artistic ethos. Plaintiff: KONDAUR CAPITAL CORPORA- Pick Up Set For January 5 TION SHERIFF’S SALE “Psycho.” Implicit is the virtuoso’s expectation VS. Defendant: CHERYL A. JONES; TILDEN SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-12004935 WESTFIELD - Westfield High Pick up is scheduled for Saturday, You won’t feel so bad that your of special privilege and dispensation JONES, III SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Sale Date: 01/23/2013 CHANCERY DIVISION School Concert Choir will once January 5, 2013. brother-in-law wouldn’t back you from the mundane obligations of mere Writ of Execution: 08/29/2012 UNION COUNTY again be holding its popular Christ- Choir members will remove the in that hot dog stand venture when mortals. The polemical dance the two By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution DOCKET NO. F-000771-12 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Plaintiff: NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK, mas tree pick up fundraiser. Pro- tree from curb side and transport to it’s impressed that Paramount didn’t do is deliciously droll. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PENN FED- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- ERAL SAVINGS BANK ceeds will go towards scholarships the conservation center. This ser- want to fund the film, believing it But while Hopkins handsomely TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on VS. and future choir department trips. vice is available to Westfield resi- was farfetched, risky and just too fulfills the script’s personality por- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Defendant: ESTATE OF MALINI B. KAR, ES- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% TATE OF BHUPAL CHANDRA KAR, SHEELA dents at $10 per tree. Reservation terrifying. Gee, what slings and ar- trait, expect no deep look into the of their bid available in cash or certified check at G. KAR, AS LEGAL GUARDIAN OF INDRA SHERIFF’S SALE the conclusion of the sales. NEAL KAR, INDRA JYTT KAR, AND JOHN AND can be made by January 2 via email rows we poor geniuses must en- protagonist’s life. The narrative The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred JANE DOES 1 THROUGH 10 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-12004931 to [email protected] dure. Of course, with no great chal- moves briskly and exercises an im- Seventy-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Fifty- Sale Date: 01/09/2013 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Five and 89/100*** $379,355.89. Writ of Execution: 06/06/2012 CHANCERY DIVISION with last name, address, and a phone lenge, there can be no great success pressive economy of detail. Still, it The property to be sold is located in: The By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution UNION COUNTY Township of Scotch Plains in the County of to me directed I shall expose for sale by public DOCKET NO. F-2054-12 number. story. would be nice if, more than just the Union, State of New Jersey. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Plaintiff: FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB At its free holiday concert on And thus, without a tribute to the few allusions to his storied past, an Commonly known as: 1165 Washington Av- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- VS. enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Defendant: RICHARD HARRINGTON, JUDY Thursday, December 20, the WHS romantic notion that behind every elucidative checklist of his filmic con- Tax Lot No.: 7 in Block 8802. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of LEE HARRINGTON AND LOUISE LAI Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 50 feet x said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Sale Date: 01/09/2013 Choir Department held a collection great man there is a great woman, tributions decorated the storyline. 100 feet of their bid available in cash or certified check at Writ of Execution: 10/09/2012 to benefit A Jersey Shore Christ- there would be no love story here. Precluding the use of the term Nearest Cross Street: Eveyln Street the conclusion of the sales. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred to me directed I shall expose for sale by public mas, an organization that helps But” Hitchcock” purveys on both biopic to describe “Hitchcock,” the nicipal or tax liens that may be due. Eighty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Thirty- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Tax and prior lien info: Taxes/sewer/water Three and 17/100*** $483,433.17. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- families who have been devastated fronts. Plus, if you count the battle accent on the narrow swath of events may be delinquent. You must check with the tax All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, with TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on by Hurricane Sandy. The audience of the sexes, it’s also a war story. surrounding the making of “Psycho” collector for exact amounts due. the buildings and improvements thereon erected, WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Prior Mortgages and judgements, if any: The situate, lying and being in the Township of Scotch said day. All successful bidders must have 20% enjoyed two hours of holiday mu- Helen Mirren’s portrayal of Alma iterates the cynical reality that is plaintiff has obtained a letter of indemnification Plains, County of Union and State of New Jersey. of their bid available in cash or certified check at which will insure the successful bidder at sale in Street: 1761 East Second Street, Scotch Plains, the conclusion of the sales. sic performed by over 130 choir, Reville, the filmmaker’s wife and Tinseltown. Yep, even Alfred respect to: Judgement # DJ-107972-199, Judge- New Jersey The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred orchestra, and band students. long suffering afflatus, supplies Hitchcock, the acknowledged Mas- ment # DJ-018315-1992. Nearest Cross Street: Myrtle Avenue Fifty-Two Thousand Twenty-Four and 47/100*** Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Twenty-Nine Tax Lot and Block No.: Lot 2, Block 1102 $352,024.47. Thanks to the support and gener- plenty firepower. ter of Suspense, is only as good as Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Two and 03/ Dimensions (approximately): 50 x 100 x 50 x The property to be sold is located in the Town 100*** $429,722.03 together with lawful interest 100 feet of Westfield, in the County of Union and the State osity of the concert audience, $924 A good supporting cast, featur- his last movie. We mull the tentative and costs. As the above description does not constitute a of New Jersey. was received and converted into ing Scarlett Johansson as a very nature of fame, the rigors of com- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- full legal description, said full legal description is Premises commonly known as: 528 West tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and annexed to that certain mortgage recorded in the Broad Street. gift cards. They were delivered to A sexy Janet Leigh and James D’Arcy merce. expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Office of the Union County Clerk/Register on Block 2708, Lot 35. money will be deposited into the Superior Court September 7, 2001 in Mortgage Book 8499, Dimensions of Lot (approximately): 33 feet x Jersey Shore Christmas by Dr. Linda as an appropriately anxious Anthony So it’s capital vs. art and imagi- Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Page 305 and the Writ of Execution on file with 145 feet King, Supervisor of Fine Arts, and Perkins, nicely establishes the aura nation, that conundrum unique to us or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to the Sheriff of Union County. Nearest Cross Street: Osborn Avenue Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Ninety-Nine Subject to: 0.00 distributed, just in time for the holi- and authenticity of the backstory. humans, the internal competition and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine and 37/ Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Sixty-One an order directing payment of the surplus money. 100*** $499,789.37 together with lawful interest Thousand Five Hundred Nine and 75/100*** day, to Sandy-displaced families Appurtenances of the era, like a hardwired into our nature, ostensi- The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale and costs. $361,509.75 together with lawful interest and that are being housed in the motels Formica kitchen table in the Bel Air bly programmed to improve the spe- will have information regarding the surplus, if Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- costs. any. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- and hotels down in Wildwood. manse where the artiste often ago- cies. How would it have panned out “The Fair Housing Act prohibits “any prefer- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and ence, limitation, or discrimination because of money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the nizes, help recall a time and place. for civilization and the commonweal race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial sta- Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court Interestingly, director Gervasi if Paramount had just given tus, or national origin, or intention to make such or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, preference, limitation or discrimination” in con- Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to manages to delve into the intrigue Hitchcock carte blanche? Besides, nection with any aspect of a residential real and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature estate transaction. Zucker, Goldberg, and an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and sinew that went into creating this way we get to hate the corporate Ackerman, LLC encourages and supports the The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. the classic film in question without suits. equal housing practices of the Fair Housing Act will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale in the conduct of its business.’ any. will have information regarding the surplus, if detracting from the haunting cachet All of which makes for a high There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the any. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the that has come to attend it. Imagined echelon David and Goliath. While The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. visits by Hitchcock to the heinous practically everyone likes a good sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this tisement. tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- retreat where serial killer Ed Gein, rags to riches saga, a variation on the Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich tisement. Sheriff Sheriff Ralph Froehlich the inspiration for the tale, plotted theme to which we are perhaps even Attorney: Attorney: Sheriff his butchery, add a disturbing eeri- more sensitive is the potential fall ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC RIKER, DANZIG, SCHERER, HYLAND & Attorney: Merry 200 SHEFFIELD STREET PERRETTI LLP MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C. ness. from grace. 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PUBLICATION WAA Hosts Art Show, Sale to Benefit WF Rescue Squad By MARYLOU MORANO on canvas, “Mindowaskin Park,” a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times combination of six photographic WESTFIELD – For over 90 years, views of the park digitally stitched the Westfield Art Association together and printed on canvas. Mr. (WAA) has been giving back to the Chan and his wife, Yi Yin, are the New Date Set For Free community by promoting the arts owners of the River Mill Gallery. with its shows, demonstrations and Ms. Yin had several oil paintings on sales. display, including an iconic por- Latin Music Concert During the weekend of Decem- trait of Ronald Regan holding his SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch members who wish to move with the ber 14-16, however, WAA took giv- pet dog, Rex. Plains Public Library has rescheduled music ing back to the community to a new Galleria West featured four art- its launch of the community’s Big Scotch Plains-Fanwood High level when member artists joined ists: Magno Laracuente, Veronique Read program, postponed due to School is located at 667 Westfield established Westfield galleries to Hahn, Jeanine Baum and Diana Superstorm Sandy, for Thursday, Road in Scotch Plains. No registra- host a three-day Westfield Art Gal- Cammack. January 10, at 7 p.m. at Scotch Plains- tion is required for this free concert. leries Show and Sale to benefit the Juxtapose Gallery featured the Fanwood High School. Please call Scotch Plains Public Li- Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad hand-colored etching of Helen The library and its Big Read brary for driving directions and fur- (WVRS). Frank, an original oil painting by partners have planned a kickoff ther information. The event was held in the Com- Patrick Antonelle and landscapes program of Latin American music The Big Read is an initiative of the munity Room of the Westfield Mu- by Trish Hurley and Ingrid Hunt. performed by Tropyband Orquesta National Endowment for the Arts nicipal Building. “The show was a great way to get because the book chosen for this Big designed to restore reading to the Close to fifty artists participated, all the gallery owners in town to- Read, In the Time of the Butterflies, center of American culture. The Big representing the complete spectrum gether,” said Gerri Gildea, the pro- by Julia Alvarez, is set in the Read is managed by Arts Midwest. of artistic expression. prietor of Juxtapose Gallery. Dominican Republic. Scotch Plains Scotch Plains is one of 78 communi- Four Westfield Art Galleries – The concern of new WAA mem- Public Library’s Big Read partners ties nationwide participating in the Evelyn Dunn’s Gallery, Galleria ber, Leslie Delgyer of North include Scotch Plains-Fanwood current Big Read. From January West, Juxtapose Gallery and River Plainfield, for endangered species Schools, Literacy Volunteers of Union through mid-June, Big Read partici- Mill Gallery –participated in the was evident in an original pastel County, Inc., New Jersey City pants will celebrate In the Time of the event by exhibiting the work of fea- painting of a white tiger entitled University, and the Friends of Scotch Butterflies, by reading this book and tured artists alongside that of WAA “The Vanishing Act.” Plains Public Library. Interested participating in a full calendar of members. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 people in all communities are events including book discussions, “The Show and Sale is a great encouraged to take part in the many guest speakers, poster and essay conway to promote the WAA and the WINTER CONCERT…Middle School students at The Wardlaw-Hartridge activities this Big Read will offer. tests, video chats with Julia Alvarez, galleries of Westfield,” commented School entertained parents, faculty and staff members and friends at the annual Tropyband Orquesta is a 14-piece and a Festival of Latin American Paul Deroo, president of WAA. “It Winter Concert on December 13. Various bands and choirs performed beauti- Latin music ensemble, complete with Culture. is also a nice way to show the fully under the direction of Sharon Byrne, vocal music teacher, and Rick vocalists. The band, comprised of The Big Read partners welcome community’s appreciation for the Fontaine, instrumental music teacher. Pictured, Samantha Anastasiou of Scotch professional musicians and students all participants to the many events WVRS, especially in light of the Plains, center, plays flute during the concert. from New Jersey City University, will planned from January to June. More recent hurricane and its aftermath,” entertain the audience with merengue, information may be found on the he continued. salsa and more music of the Caribbean web sites of Scotch Plains Public One hundred percent of the and Latin America. A dance space Library (www.scotlib.org) and The WAA’s net proceeds from the show will be provided for audience Big Read (neabigread.org). was donated to the WVRS. Jacyln Civins, the proprietor of Evalyn Dunn Gallery, was happy to see the galleries have an opportunity to work with WAA members. “The show was very well received by the public, and all the art was displayed well. Paul Deroo and his committee did an excellent job promoting and executing this event,” she said. One of Evalyn Dunn Gallery’s featured artists was Ricardo Roig, a Westfield High School graduate and a Westfield art teacher whose series of screen prints depicting Westfield scenes were on display at the Show and Sale. “Ricardo is an emerging artist Marylou Morano for The Leader and The Times who has become very successful in 3-D ART...One of two sculptures in a short amount of time,” said Ms. Westfield Art Association (WAA) Photo courtesy of Patricia Plante member and Scotch Plains sculptor IRISH PIONEER…While visiting his daughter Kerry, who was studying abroad Civins, adding that she expects to Toan Pham’s “Form” series was dis- for a semester at the National University of Ireland, Tom Plante of Fanwood see great things from him in the played at WAA and Westfield Galler- recently stopped at the Galway City Museum. Among the fine exhibits is this years to come. ies Show and Sale the weekend of De- statue of Padraic O’Conaire (1881-1928), a pioneer in the Irish Literary Revival The Town of Westfield was also cember 14-16. This piece is created of the early 20th century, one of Galway’s most cherished writers. The Tropyband Orquesta the theme of Michael Chan’s giclee from Indiana limestone.

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David B. Corbin (October files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Sports Programs COUGAR TOUCHDOWN LEADER…Senior Reggie Green, No. 7, led the Cougars with 19 rushing touchdowns this Probitas Verus Honos season. Green, who rushed for 1,712 yards, led the team with 116 points scored. See page 11 of The Westfield Leader.

interceptions! We had guys step and we’ve had some very good See & Subscribe at in and do a great job, like Matt ones here from Chris Brown, Go BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo Russo. He started on both sides. Michael Klimek and so on. He Jeff Weiss, Ryan Farrell, as good played with a tremendous Cougars! Submit commentary and items for publishing. amount of intensity. He’s as tough Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste a kid as I coached,” Coach Go and See a Game! Page S-2 Thursday, December 27, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cranford Cougar Footballers Finish Season at 7-3 was he was able to have a better Dwyer carried 129 times for 653 But it also took the solid offen- year statistically than he did last yards, including 10 TDs. Evan sive line of Jack Davis, Rob year even though we had no Zoughy had 260 yards and a TD Kessler and Rob O’Shaughnessy other skill people returning. Ev- on 45 carries. Oblachinski car- to open the holes. ery defense was geared to stop ried five times for 59 yards, in- On the receiving end, him, and they still weren’t able to cluding a TD and a two-point Oblachinski was the man with 25 do it. He’s on the short list of best conversion. receptions for 235 yards, includ- players ever to play here,” Coach “Jimmy Dwyer stepped up and ing a TD and a two-point conver- Rosenmeier said. gave us an alternative for scor- sion. Bobby Bruns had 13 recep- Senior running back Jimmy ing,” Coach Rosenmeier said. tions for 172 yards and a TD. Folinusz had seven receptions for 149 yards, including two TDs and four conversions. Matt DiMartino had five receptions for 51 yards, and Zoughy had nine receptions for 65 yards, including a TD and two conversions. Junior Troy Ketler, who also did the kickoffs, kicked two field goals and 22 points after touchdowns. Folinusz was also very effective as a punter. Page S-3 Thursday, December 27, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cougar Snacks Judge Rejects Latest CF Motion in Birchwood Case By DELL SIMEONE township’s opposition to the de- Tower Bldg., 11th floor, Eliza- Cougar Matmen Tame Lady Cougars Topple Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times velopment. beth, N.J. 07207. Hilltoppers, 56-33 CRANFORD – Birchwood or the CDA brought a builder’s rem- At the hearing, Cranford Town- Linden Tigers, 55-15 360-apartment development to edy lawsuit against the township Attorney Philip Morin ar- The Cranford High School girls be built by the Cranford Develop- ship, and won, in order to go gued to have Ms. McKenzie dis- The Cranford High School wres- basketball team humbled the tling team won 11 of 14 bouts to ment Associates (CDA) at 315 forward with the apartments, qualified from the case based on Summit Hilltoppers, 56-33, on Birchwood Avenue in Cranford, which would contain 60 afford- a statement she made in an e- tame the Linden Tigers, 55-15, December 18. Jenna Goeller sank on December 21. Gavin Murray which is in a flood plain, has able units. Cranford had not com- mail (in a different case), calling 15 points, including three 3- caused Cranford Township a lot of plied with the New Jersey Mt. herself an advocate of affordable (132), Nick Capello (145), Cory pointers. Jess McCoy had 12 Birch (152), Matt DiMartino headaches. Last year the town- Laurel Agreement to provide the housing. Cranford asked the trial points and Kaitlin McGovern sank ship was victim to massive flood- required amount of affordable court to disqualify Ms. McKenzie (160), Corey Markovitch (182), six for the Lady Cougars. Rob Kessler (195) and Jon El- ing. This is a factor in the housing in town. as special master in the site plan Last year, the township was hearing, and that a new hearing Khoury (Hwt) all recorded pins. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Jim Dwyer (170) recorded a ma- ordered by state Superior Court be ordered. The request was jority decision, while Chase UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Judge Lisa Chrystal to change its denied by Judge Chrystal. Gunther (106), David Busch ORDINANCE: 743-2012 zoning laws to prepare for the “It is a disappointment, but not (120) and Jeff Weiss (220) re- FINAL READING: 12/20/2012 Birchwood development. Judge a surprise,” said Mr. Morin of the Chrystal also ordered the ruling. corded decisions. Was introduced and passed on first reading by the Board of Chosen Freeholders at a REGULAR MEETING on December 6th 2012, and said Ordinance has been Birchwood site plan hearing to He said Judge Chrystal said Cougar Cagers Down published with Notice of Introduction thereof and of the time and place fixed for its further take place, in August, in Superior that the motion filed by the town- consideration and the Board has duly held a hearing thereof and has given all persons Court in Elizabeth and not by the ship did not meet the necessary Lady Cardinals, 69-54 interested an opportunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Cranford Planning Board in the criteria to vacate her previous Board of Chosen Freeholders that said Ordinance be and the same hereby is finally Cranford Municipal Building. The order. She scheduled a court Senior Kaitlin McGovern rolled passed and adopted, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ordinance published township objected to that order. hearing on the Birchwood site in 24 points, including six free herewith has been finally adopted on December 20th 2012, and the 20 day period of Letters were sent to the judge plan on Monday, February 4, at throws, to lead the 3-0 Cranford limitations within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such Ordinance can be commenced has begun to run from the date of first publication of this requesting a change of venue. 10 a.m. in Superior Court in Eliza- High School girls basketball team The requests were denied. Judge beth. At that time, the township’s past the Plainfield Cardinals on statement. A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public Chrystal appointed retired Judge objections to the special hearing December 20. Senior Jenna notices are customarily posted in the Administration Building of the County, and a copy Douglas Wolfson as the special officer’s recommendations will be Goeller sank 14 points, including is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the members of the general hearing officer to preside, and heard and she will make the final three 3-pointers, and senior Jess public of the County who Shall request such copies, at the office of the Clerk of the Board appointed Elizabeth McKenzie as order in the case. McCoy scored 13 points. Carly in said County Administration Building in Elizabeth, New Jersey. the special master for the hear- Until new appointments are Maucione put in 11 points, and James E. Pellettiere, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders ing. made by the township committee Kerry Wischusen scored seven AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES Judge Wolfson and Ms. in January, it is uncertain whether points. OF DEPARTMENT HEADS AS AMENDED McKenzie submitted their find- Mr. Morin will continue as the town- BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union as ings to Judge Chrystal this fall. ship attorney. He stated that Cougar Icemen Freeze follows: Both findings were favorable to should an appeal, by Cranford, go Section 1. The salaries of the County Manager and the following Department Heads CDA. In October, Stephen forward on the Birchwood case, Verona Icemen, 5-1 shall be as hereinafter set forth. The same shall be effective as of January 1, 2013. Eisendorfer, of Hill Wallack, of the question of Ms. McKenzie’s The Cranford High School ice Section 3. That this Ordinance shall take effect at the time and manner provided by Princeton, representing the CDA, possible bias would not be able to hockey team defeated Verona, law. requested that Judge Chrystal be brought up unless it had been 5-1, at Codey Arena in West Section 4. That the Clerk of this Board be and she is hereby authorized to publish a notice in the appropriate newspaper of such introduction and of a public hearing on make a final judgement in the addressed by the court at this Orange on December 19. Senior case. That has not happened. time. Tom Fitzgerald flicked in a pair of December 20, 2012, and shall forward one certified copy of final passage, to each Clerk of all Municipalities located within the County of Union. At the December 17 hearing on He said further, at this point, goals to lead the 2-1-1 Cougars. a motion from Cranford, Judge CDA has still not received a per- Alex Ballas scored a first-period COUNTY MANAGER/FAELLA $158,100.00 COUNTY COUNSEL/BARRY $152,504.00 Chrystal said that she had not mit from the New Jersey Depart- goal with an assist from Nick received any objections from ment of Environmental Protec- Collucci, who added an assist in ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/DiRADO $122,399.00 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL/ZUBER $116,280.00 Cranford residents to Judge tion (NJDEP) to raise part of the second period on Brett ENGINEERING, PUBLIC WORKS & FACILITIES/GRAZIANO $121,685.00 Wolfson’s recommendations on Birchwood Avenue a foot above Nicholl’s goal. Sean Feeney and PUBLIC SAFETY/MORAN $116,069.00 Birchwood. Cranford then asked the flood plain and provide an Anthony Conte assisted on FINANCE/TAYLOR $122,400.00 for, and was granted, an emergency exit from the devel- Fitzgerald’s first goal. Feeney HUMAN SERVICES/GUZZO $133,967.00 extention until December 31. Ob- opment. If the CDA does not scored in the third period off an CORRECTIONAL SERVICES/RIORDAN $119,646.00 jections can be sent to Honorabe obtain the permit, it would be a assist from Mark Pawlick then RUNNELLS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL/WHEELER $132,796.00 Lisa F. Chrystal, J.S.C., Union large obstacle to the develop- Fitzgerald added the finishing 1 T - 12/27/12, The Leader County Courthouse, 2 Broad St., ment. touch with his second goal. Fee: $0.00 Page S-4 Thursday, December 27, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary a proposed budget for the 2012- build 360 housing units. 2013 school year totaling County * 2012 Year in Review January Through May * $8,349,831, including a general MAY fund of $7,682,554 and special Cranford JANUARY: public buildings throughout the throughout the borough to un- revenues of $134,160, with The township committee gave Garwood county, including rooftop instal- seat Councilman Jim Mathieu fol- $7,258,780 to be raised in taxes. final approval to an ordinance The borough council voted 4 to lations at the Cranford Library lowing Borough Clerk Christina The borough council adopted a regulating the feeding of wildlife 2 to freeze longevity benefits for and Cranford Community Cen- Ariemma’s lawsuit against Coun- $7,160,257 municipal budget, on public and private property non-bargaining-unit employees. ter. cilman Mathieu. with $5,415,039 to be raised in while admitting that enforcement Councilman Victor DeFilippo and The year’s first partisan flare- The borough’s planning board taxes, in a 5 to 1 vote. Council- of the new law, particularly the Councilwoman Sara Todisco dis- up occurred when, at the town- voted, 7 to 2, with Bill Nierstedt man Jim Mathieu was the sole feeding of birds, will be some- sented. Last year, the council ship committee’s first formal and Georgia MacIndoe dissent- dissenter. The tax levy is $46,368 what vague. put forth the same vote, and meeting of 2012, Democratic ing, to approve the application of under the 2-percent mandated The Cranford Planning Board subsequently Mayor Patricia Commissioner Ed O’Malley called Andrea Lopez to operate a per- tax-levy cap. Homeowners saw a adopted an ordinance amending Quattrocchi vetoed the council for the resignation of newly manent cosmetics business. municipal tax hike of $105 per its Master Plan to include a Hous- vote to approve freezing longev- named Township Attorney Phil The council unanimously intro- $100,000 of assessed value. ing Element and a Fair Share ity benefits. Morin for what Mr. O’Malley said duced a $7.16-million budget that The borough council unani- Plan. The move was the first step Under the measure, the bor- was a conflict of interest related managed to stay within the state- mously voted to approve a reso- in complying with a court order ough would no longer provide to the appointment. mandated 2-percent ceiling, but lution to establish a compensa- issued by state Superior Court tion review procedure for the Judge Lisa F. Chrystal on Decem- longevity benefits to any present FEBRUARY: resulted in a $105 municipal in- or future non-bargaining-unit crease per household. purposes of determining salaries ber 20, 2011. The court order Cranford and wages for full-time employ- was issued in response to a employee. Longevity benefits ac- Mayor David Robinson an- Borough resident Angelo tivate when a borough employee Alimonte asked the borough ees of the borough who are not builder’s remedy suit brought nounced that Police Chief Eric the members of any employee against the township by Cranford has been employed for five years. Mason, who had been serving as council why Councilman Louis The Garwood Board of Educa- Petruzzelli was receiving $22,000 bargaining unit, are not afforded Development Associates, L.L.C., acting township administrator compensation protection by law a subsidiary of the S. Hekemian tion approved a five-year lease since the summer of 2011, would in healthcare benefits. Mr. agreement with the Westfield Alimonte stated his opposition to and whose compensation is solely Group of Paramus. assume that position perma- with the discretion of the mayor Area “Y” to lease Washington nently. Mr. Mason is a 34-year paying benefits to council mem- Garwood School. Superintendent of bers and the mayor. and council. veteran of the police department Residents of The Pointe, a newly A committee of three borough Schools Teresa Quigley said the and its chief since 2003. Cranford residents began the process of “Y” would offer daycare, pre- Two weeks after the surfacing built condominium complex lo- Garwood cated along North Avenue in the recalling Garwood Councilman school, a fitness center, yoga, The Garwood Board of Educa- of an eight-year-old Internet au- Jim Mathieu. The councilman, before- and after-school care, diotape, in which he uttered an borough, voiced their opposition tion voted 5 to 2 in favor, with to The Pointe residents paying elected to a three-year term in senior programs and youth pro- board members Linda Koenig and off-color joke in a telephone con- November 2010, caused a storm gramming. The lease is effective versation with his son, township what they said was double the Christine Guerriero dissenting, taxes than the average taxpayer locally for his actions: from alle- through February 28, 2017. of moving the school board elec- Police Chief Eric Mason said those gations of harassment by Bor- The United States Department comments were “not indicative in the borough. tion from April to the November Cranford ough Clerk Christina Ariemma of Housing and Urban Develop- General Election. of the career I have had or the that is the subject of a lawsuit ment (HUD) approved funding person that I am.” He said he The township’s zoning board of Borough Administrator/Clerk adjustment approved two appli- against the mayor and borough for the Westfield Senior Housing Christina Ariemma filed a lawsuit regretted if anyone had been council, to his questioning of Corporation (WSHC) to build a offended by his remarks and la- cations from homeowners who against Councilman James decided to raise the height of crossing guards regarding un- 72-unit apartment complex for Mathieu, the mayor and the bor- mented that a tape of “a private employment benefits they col- people age 62 and over on the conversation” had been “ex- their homes to avoid future flood ough council, claiming she had damage to their first-floor living lect during summer months. former St. Anne’s School prop- been harassed and intimidated ploited” by someone in order to Litigation between The Pointe erty in Garwood. “divide the community and to space, after floodwaters from by Mr. Mathieu and was denied Hurricane Irene last year de- and the borough concerning snow Cranford raises the last two years as re- embarrass me.” and garbage removal was con- Cranford officials said they After receiving comments from stroyed their main living areas. taliation for being a The township committee, un- cluded, after a hearing that lasted would seek to have the state whistleblower. residents concerned about the about eight months. Borough Department of Environmental scope of a proposed ordinance der protest, introduced a court- The Garwood BOE voted to ap- ordered ordinance that would for- Attorney Joseph Triarsi expected Protection (DEP) hold a public prove a five-year lease agree- that would sharply limit the feed- to hear the judge’s written deci- hearing on an application filed by ing of wildlife on public and pri- mally permit the Birchwood Av- ment with the Westfield Area “Y” enue property to include multi- sion in about two weeks. a Birchwood Avenue developer for use of the Washington School. vate property, the township com- * * * * so that township residents could mittee put off a vote on the family affordable housing. The The school district and the “Y,” a ordinance was part of the The second half of the end-of- voice their opposition to the pro- non-profit organization, have ordinance so that its language the-year review, June through posed development of several could be more closely examined township’s compliance with a agreed to a 50/50 split of the net state Superior Court Judge’s November, will be published in hundred housing units. revenues. and fine-tuned. the January 3 edition. The Union County Renewable December order allowing MARCH: APRIL: Paramus-based S. Hekemian Energy Program brought solar Garwood power to more than two dozen Garwood Group, which owns the property, Probitas Verus Honos A recall petition was circulated The BOE unanimously approved to move forward with its plans to