Proper Classroom Ventilation Concerns Educators Across County Lawsuit Alleges Civil Rights Violations by Westfield P.D

Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, September 3, 2020 OUR 130th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 36-2020 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Lawsuit Alleges Civil Rights Violations By Westfield P.D.

By REBECCA MEHORTER they receive a domestic-violence com- and self-serving” and that it included Specially Written for The Westfield Leader plaint. a “prior incident” of Ms. Branna’s WESTFIELD — Stephanie “The fact that it is a domestic vio- that had been expunged from her Branna, of Mountainside, is suing the lence case, again, puts an additional record. Westfield Police Department, the burden on the police because there’s The lawsuit accused the Westfield Town of Westfield, Lieutenant Frank very limited discretion in domestic Police Department of “continued Padovano, Officer Nicolas Bagan and violence. When a police officer re- malfeasance” as well. According to Officer David Went for allegedly vio- ceives a complaint of domestic, [the the document, when Ms. Branna com- lating her Fourth Amendment rights, police] have to investigate immedi- plained to the WPD, the complaint for wrongful arrest and imprisonment ately,” Mr. Connell said, went to the Internal Affairs Unit in and for obstructing investigation, According to the lawsuit, Ms. September. According to the Union among other counts. The case is be- Branna was unarmed and getting County Prosecutor’s Office, the docu- ing tried as a federal civil rights law- ready for bed when the officers came ments relevant to Ms. Branna’s com- suit, which means, according to re- into her home, arrested her without plaint were provided to the Westfield tired Clark Police Chief Denis citing a complaint and handcuffed Internal Affairs Bureau on Septem- Connell, the plaintiff has “to prove her. It further alleges that she was ber 27, 2018. that the police officers purposely and dressed only in a bathrobe at the time Mr. Connell said that when a bu- knowingly intended to violate and that she was “afforded no privacy reau receives a misconduct complaint somebody’s rights at that time.” when she went to change into appro- of any sort, it must open an Internal The case, which will be heard at the priate clothing; in fact, the male offic- Affairs investigation. He said that United States District Courthouse in ers continued to observe Plaintiff they are supposed to take 30 to 45 Trenton, alleges that on July 23, 2018, while she changed, causing her great days but that they can take longer to Westfield police officers arrived at humiliation. (The Officers com- get the facts assembled. her Mountainside home after her pounded their efforts to humiliate and The investigation was referred to Ken Zierler for The Westfield Leader former boyfriend, Joseph Pardo of debased the Plaintiff by implying in Lieutenant Jason Carter, who alleg- GOING, GOING, GONE...Hundreds of customers flocked to the Westfield Lord & Taylor department store this past Cranford, called in a report of alleged their subsequently issued report, edly provided no actions nor commu- weekend in search of bargains, as the fashion chain gets ready to close its doors. Le Tote, which purchased the Lord assault. The lawsuit alleges that, “the falsely, that she undressed in an exhi- nication to Ms. Branna. On October & Taylor chain, recently filed for bankruptcy and announced the closure of all of the Lord & Taylor stores and website officers proceeded to conduct a war- bitionist manner.)” 24, 2018, the prosecutor said the in- after nearly 200 years in business. rantless, forced entry into the She then went to a holding cell in vestigation was reassigned because Plaintiff’s home.” The lawsuit also Mountainside before being trans- Lt. Carter was “uncomfortable inves- alleges that the officers knew they ferred to the Union County Jail. tigating a fellow lieutenant.” The in- Proper Classroom Ventilation were out of their jurisdiction to make According to the lawsuit, Mr. Pardo vestigation was then assigned to Cap- an arrest in Mountainside. is “well-known to various members tain John Ricerca, who is, according Mr. Connell said it can be more of the Westfield Police Department to the document, a friend of Mr. Pardo. complicated than just which town a personally and by virtue of his owner- Mr. Connell said he believes Inter- Concerns Educators Across County police officer represents. “Police of- ship of Westfield Collision Center, an nal Affairs investigations should al- ficers do, under certain circumstances, auto repair facility. In fact, Westfield ways be conducted by someone of By JENNIFER GLACKIN reside mostly with the campus’s HVAC before we can safely return. We are not have jurisdiction out of their sworn Collision Center sponsors the superior rank to the person being in- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader system, said UCVTEA president Julie convinced that all of the problems that jurisdiction,” he said. “There’s a num- Westfield Police Benevolent Asso- vestigated, but that in a small depart- AREA — Teachers and students Klikus. Ms. Klikus told The Westfield we discovered and, undoubtedly, oth- ber of exceptions to that.” ciation.” ment, sometimes it is not possible. He will soon be face to face for the first Leader there is a “poor history with the ers that we missed can be solved in Further complicating the issue is The lawsuit alleges that the police said he believes it was reasonable for time in months, and educator unions HVAC system” going back seven to such a short period of time.” that police officers have certain re- report written about the event was Lt. Carter to step away from the case look to verify the safety of their dis- eight years. In an email to The Leader on Sep- quirements they must complete when “extensive, demonstratively biased but noted that it most likely caused tricts’ heating, ventilation and air con- Two months ago, the UCVTEA tember 1, Cranford Schools Superin- delays in the investigation. ditioning (HVAC) systems as the first members asked for maintenance tendent Scott Rubin, Ed.D. said Ms. Branna’s counsel advised In- day inches closer. records to ensure the HVAC system Cranford schools had their HVAC sys- ternal Affairs that Ms. Branna ob- Last week, the Union County Voca- would be safe for a return to school, tems and unit ventilators independently jected to Captain Ricerca’s assign- tional Technical Education Associa- but they have yet to receive them from inspected. Twenty-one of the schools’ ment to the investigation. Allegedly, tion voted “No Confidence” in its the Union County Vocational-Techni- 259 unit ventilators needed minor fixes CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 district’s plan. The members’ concerns cal Superintendent Gwendolyn Ryan that are currently underway. One of or the Board of Education (BOE). the HVAC systems had a Freon issue, Two weeks ago, the UCVTEA sub- which should be fixed by the end of County Clerk’s Office Gears Up mitted a request through New Jersey’s this week, he wrote. Open Public Records Act (OPRA) for A Westfield teacher, who spoke to the records but has yet to receive the The Leader on the condition of ano- For All Vote-By-Mail Election information. nymity, said that representatives from “We remain confident in both the their union, Westfield Education As- By REBECCA MEHORTER The time frame for printing and send- process and plan which was created to sociation (WEA), also went on a tour Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ing out ballots has changed as well. Ms. bring safe and meaningful Career and of their schools to look into concerns COUNTY — Although it may feel Rajoppi said that because the Post Of- Technical Education experiences to but were contacted during their third like New Jersey just wrapped up its fice needs seven to 10 days to deliver all our students,” said Ms. Ryan in a state- tour and were not allowed to continue. Primary election, Union County Clerk of the county’s ballots, she and her ment from the Office of the Superin- In the two and a half tours the WEA Joanne Rajoppi and the Union County office have to send out all of the vote- tendent to The Leader. members did complete, they found Board of Elections have quickly pre- by-mail ballots by Friday, October 2. Ventilation concerns are not limited windows without screens and other pared for the November General Elec- She said deadlines relating to when to the UCVT campus. Educators from ventilation issues. (For safety, school Ken Zierler for The Westfield Leader tion. The United States Postal Service candidates can drop out or when vacan- Westfield and Cranford have voiced windows must have screens in order to HISTORY REMEMBERED...Mayor Shelley Brindle, Congressman Tom (USPS) will play an enormous role in cies on the ballot can be filled were concerns over their district schools’ be opened.) Malinowski (D-NJ), plus representatives of the Washington-Rochambeau Revo- lutionary Route Association (W3R) and honorary representatives of the Cross- the primarily vote-by-mail election, and moved up because the ballots needed to HVAC systems. At Cranford’s BOE Westfield Superintendent Margaret roads of the American Revolution gather on Monday to dedicate Broad Street in citizens around the country have voiced be printed earlier. meeting on August 24, Cranford Edu- Dolan, Ed.D., said in a statement to the Westfield as a National Historic Trail. The proclamation commemorates the 680- concern over the service’s ability to According to Gov. Murphy’s Execu- cation Association president Rich The Westfield Leader, “Every possible mile march of French and Continental troops to Yorktown in 1781 which led to handle the election while it deals with a tive Order, the last day for a vacancy for Hurley said, “The CEA has toured all scenario and detail has been examined ultimate victory over King George III in the War of Independence. notable financial crisis. Primary Election nominees for the of the buildings, and we have several and discussed repeatedly. We are ready As The Westfield Leader previously November General Election was Au- concerns which need to be addressed CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 discussed in last week’s editorial, resi- gust 29 and the deadline to fill a va- Garwood Council Updates dents have reported delays and lost cancy in the Primary Election nomi- mail due to the USPS. But Postmaster nees for the November General Elec- General Louis DeJoy said in a state- tion was August 31, 2020. Planning Board Fees ment that, “the Postal Service is ready Ms. Rajoppi said that every regis- today to handle whatever volume of tered voter will receive a mail-in ballot. By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL $1,000 and going up to $4,000 plus, election mail it receives this fall. Even That is approximately 350,000 ballots Specially Written for The Westfield Leader depending on the type of use and the with the challenges of keeping our for Union County, she estimated. GARWOOD – Members of the size of the property. employees and customers safe and “I want people to understand they’re Garwood Borough Council passed A minor subdivision review starts at healthy as they operate amid a pan- getting a ballot, I’m sorry, whether they upon second reading and a public hear- $1,000 for a two-lot subdivision and demic, we will deliver the nation’s elec- want it or not, because that’s what I’ve ing at their meeting last Thursday an has a rising cost or costs depending on tion mail on time and within our well- been mandated to do,” she said. “I ordinance to update all planning board similar variables. established service standards.” know many people want to go to the fees for various parts of the borough’s Postponement fees for applicants The USPS account on Twitter said polls...They’ll have to vote on a paper planning board applications. start at $200 for three days notice and that, “despite expected increases in mail- ballot, which is more involved than the Ordinance 20-11, which was dis- increase to $400 for two days notice. If in voting, we anticipate election mail vote-by-mail ballot.” cussed at prior Garwood meetings, 24 hours or less notice is given, the fee will account for less than 2 percent of all Ms. Rajoppi said her office is print- was crafted to update fees that were will rise to $885 and can be higher if mail volume from mid-September until ing out ballots the first week of Septem- considered to be outdated and to put in attorney fees exceed that number for Election Day.” The account also tweeted ber. “Normally, we start mailing ballots place a last-minute cancellation fee last-minute postponements. that, “if all Americans vote by mail this at the end of September,” Ms. Rajoppi for applicants not giving adequate According to Mayor Sara Todisco year, 330 million ballots over the course said. She said her office will be manu- notice for meeting cancellations. It and planning board members, the new of the election would be only 75 per- ally putting the 350,000 ballots together Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader TENNIS, ANYONE?...Architect Kenneth Abrams and Westfield Councilman was reported that last-minute cancel- fees are now more in line with those of cent of what we deliver in one single instead of using a third party. Scott Katz prepare the tennis wall in Tamaques Park last Thursday with Westfield lations and postponements were be- other towns. day.” “We’ve never done this many be- High School and middle-school students. coming problematic to board mem- In other business, it was announced The New Jersey General Election fore,” she said. “You understand this is bers and hired borough specialists. It that the Garwood Public Library is will be mainly vote-by-mail, as Gover- the first time in the history of New PAGE INDEX nor Phil Murphy declared in Executive Jersey that we have an all vote-by-mail was said that money was being wasted open to the public with limitations. Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 6 on bringing in hired professionals to According to Councilman Marc Order 177. The order also requires that election?” vote-by-mail ballots be sent to all regis- In anticipation of the increased num- Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 hear cases that were being canceled or Lazarow, the library is open on Mon- Police ...... 8 Real Estate .... 1, 6, 7, 9 rescheduled. days, Wednesdays and Fridays, from tered voters and that all the ballots have ber of voters unfamiliar with vote-by- prepaid First-Class postage to ensure mail ballots, she said, she has revised Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 12 According to the new ordinance, a 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., and on Tuesdays Obituary ...... 7 A&E ...... 13 site plan review has fees starting at CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 they are delivered properly. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Westfield Leader only Page 8 Thursday, September 3, 2020 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION

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ricella, as a condition of attendance By REBECCA MEHORTER Specially Written for The Westfield Leader at the institution. Children between 6 and 59 months of age who go to a TRENTON — Legislation requir- child care center or preschool are ing students attending New Jersey already required to receive an an- schools to receive annual flu vacci- nual vaccination for the flu by state nations was introduced to the New sanitary code; the condition currently Jersey General Assembly on Au- is not in statutory law. gust 25. The bill currently is with According to the bill, students the Assembly Health Committee. will not be required to get their Bill No. 4576 requires students vaccination if they can provide their in child-care centers, preschools, school or child-care center with a kindergarten through 12th grade and statement from a licensed physi- higher-education institution to sub- Ken Zierler for The Westfield Leader cian, “indicating that the vaccine is Ken Zierler for The Westfield Leader FIELD OF DREAMS...Local residents enjoy the last socially-distanced outdoor mit evidence of their flu vaccina- medically contraindicated for a spe- ON THE TRAIL OF HISTORY...Congressman Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), movie of the season this past Monday night at Tamaques Park in Westfield. This tions as a condition of enrollment cific period of time and the reasons Mayor Shelley Brindle, Vice-Chair Julie Diddell of the Washington-Rochambeau week’s flick was Field of Dreams starring Kevin Costner. The Summer Movie and continued attendance. for the medical contraindication, Revolutionary Route Association (W3R) and honorary representatives of the Series was hosted by the Westfield 300 Steering Committee and local businesses. The bill is introduced as New which shall be valid medical rea- Crossroads of the American Revolution gather on Monday to dedicate Broad Jersey begins to reopen through the sons as determined by regulation of Street in Westfield as a National Historic Trail. The proclamation commemo- continuing Covid-19 pandemic. the commissioner.” rates the 680-mile march of French and Continental troops to Yorktown in 1781 MS Council Moves Forward Covid-19 is considered highly con- The CDC recommends everyone which led to ultimate victory over King George III in the War of Independence. tagious and can be exhibited through older than 6 months receive their a wide range of symptoms. Accord- vaccination with very few excep- On Dome for Salt Storage ing to the Centers for Disease Con- tions. Those who have a severe egg Former FW Chief Files Suit trol and Prevention (CDC), symp- allergy (i.e. you get more than hives By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL portation (DOT) and going out to bid toms can range from fever, cough- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader from eating eggs) should talk to for its construction. ing and fatigue, to body aches, head- their doctor before receiving a vac- Against County Prosecutor MOUNTAINSIDE — Preparing for Resolution 107-2020 authorizes an aches and sore throat, to conges- cination. If someone has had a se- the upcoming winter months and road executive agreement to acquire the tion, nausea and diarrhea. These vere reaction to flu vaccines in the By FRED T. ROSSI down voluntarily. safety, Mayor Paul Mirabelli and the Block 14 Lot 1 property on Route 22 symptoms closely resemble com- past, he or she also should talk to his Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mr. Trigo’s lawsuit said Ms. Ruotolo Mountainside Borough Council dis- from the Department of Transportation mon flu symptoms. or her health-care provider. Finally, FANWOOD – Former borough po- did not have such authority, and that her cussed on Tuesday evening resolutions (DOT) for $1.00 to house the borough’s Flu season generally begins in Oc- the CDC says that if an individual lice chief Richard Trigo filed a lawsuit comments had deprived him of his due 107-2020 and 108-2020 to authorize soft salt dome for road use. tober, peaks between December and has Guillain-Barré Syndrome (a last week against Acting Union County process rights. The prosecutor soon the acquisition of property for a soft salt Resolution 108-2020 authorizes February, and can last as late as May, paralyzing illness), that person Prosecutor Lyndsay Ruotolo, alleging acknowledged her error but added that dome from the Department of Trans- Mountainside Borough Clerk Martha the CDC reports. Approximately 3 should speak with a doctor before that she had reneged on an agreement if the recordings were verified, Mr. Lopez to go out for bids for the salt to 11 percent of the U.S. population getting a vaccination. that he would step down early as chief Trigo needed to step down or face dome construction. gets the flu with symptoms each year, Students also will be able to opt out in exchange for her office not investi- disciplinary action. It was noted that before any con- according to estimates by the CDC. of vaccination if “the administration gating him for various remarks he was The suit alleges that an agreement Vote-By-Mail struction could be done on a dome, The CDC estimated that 35.5 mil- alleged to have made. existed between Mr. Trigo and the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of the vaccine conflicts with the bona work had to be done on the site, includ- lion people got the flu in 2018-2019. fide religious tenets or practices of Mr. Trigo resigned from his position county prosecutor, in which he would the instructions on the ballot for clarity. ing clearing trees and constructing a Approximately 62.6 percent of chil- the student or the student’s parent or on July 13 in the wake of online audio agree to step down as chief, by taking a “There’s a whole group of voters this seven-foot retaining wall that would be dren 6 months to 17 years old re- guardian, as the case may be, except recordings in which sexist remarks are voluntary leave of absence until his year, newly-registered voters. They have able to withstand 500 tons of salt and ceived their vaccinations and 45.3 that a general philosophical or moral made about Grace Park, the former actual September 1 retirement date, as no idea how to do a vote-by-mail,” she moving vehicles in the area. percent of adults received theirs. objection to the vaccination shall not county prosecutor, and racist insults Ms. Ruotolo requested. Mr. Trigo said. “So we have what I hope are In other business, members of the The annual vaccine changes each be sufficient for an exemption on were made about state Attorney Gen- wished to follow this course so that his clearer instructions. We basically re- governing body discussed possible year as scientists attempt to predict religious grounds.” eral Gurbir Grewal. Mr. Trigo denied terminally ill wife could remain cov- wrote the instructions to make them options for celebrating the borough’s which strains of the flu will spread. that it was his voice on the recordings, ered by his health insurance. He then clearer and more understandable.” 125th anniversary at the end of Septem- The decision is made with input with his attorney, Josh McMahon, stat- sent a letter to Fanwood Mayor Colleen Ms. Rajoppi said the main focus ber. Two possible options that were from more than 100 influenza cen- Thank You for Your ing that they had been “manipulated Mahr informing her that he would be voters intending to vote by mail should discussed were to exhume one or both ters in over 100 countries. The and spliced together” by persons op- stepping down as police chief, in ad- have is to get their marked ballots to the time capsules that presently are within World Health Organization uses Continued Support posing Mr. Trigo’s reform efforts in the vance of his September retirement, ef- County Clerk as soon as possible. the borough. laboratory and clinical studies to of Local Journalism department he headed since 2010 and fective July 13. That letter was said to Voters also can get their ballots in It was noted that a time capsule was recommend specific vaccines, but where he began as an officer in 1991. end the threat of a formal investigation without putting them in the mail. Ms. located at the Mountainside Public Li- the United States Food and Drug goleader.com/subscriber In early July, Mr. Trigo filed retire- of Mr. Trigo by the prosecutor’s office, Rajoppi addresses these other means in brary from 1985. Administration makes the final call ment papers, with a September 1 retire- the lawsuit claimed. her letter to the editor in this week’s Officials further noted that an addi- for vaccines sold in the U.S. The ment date planned. His primary reason On July 22, however, the county edition of The Westfield Leader. tional time capsule is located in the CDC estimates that each year, the for retiring was to care for his termi- prosecutor’s office — which had, in the Those who do use the mail system to basement of Borough Hall. It was said vaccine reduces risk of the flu by 40 Civil Rights nally ill wife and to support their two meantime, assumed operational con- send in their ballot should note that all that the time capsule in the basement is to 60 percent. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 children. Mrs. Trigo died in late July. At trol of the Fanwood police department vote-by-mail ballots must be post- five feet long. In the winter of 2018-2019, New about the same time, according to the — served Mr. Trigo with notice that he marked on or before Tuesday, Novem- Mayor Mirabelli stated that com- Jersey hospitals had 2,439 influ- Ms. Branna did not receive any infor- lawsuit, Mr. Trigo learned that a state was being formally investigated about ber 3, and received by Tuesday, No- memorating the Borough of enza patients and 27,021 emergency mation about the complaint until April news outlet was investigating the re- the recordings. And his pension was set vember 10, to be considered valid, ac- Mountainside’s 125th anniversary had department visits, according to the 2019, when “she received a terse let- cordings. to be approved by the state’s pension cording to Executive Order 177. Bal- to be planned quick, as the date is a New Jersey Hospital Association. ter from Captain Ricerca ‘exonerat- Mr. McMahon requested that the fund on July 13, but it was pulled from lots without a postmark and ballots mis- month away. Bill No. 4576 “will result in fewer ing’ his officers.’” prosecutor’s office refrain from com- the agenda, without Mr. Trigo’s knowl- marked and confirmed to have been Last month, it was announced that emergency department visits and According to Mr. Connell, though, menting on the recording, but when the edge, due to it being “pending adminis- sent to the post office on or before because of continued concerns over hospitalizations related to influenza, the only obligation the department story was published on July 8, it in- trative review.” November 3, “that is received by the large crowds, the borough’s fireworks thereby enabling the State to pre- has under attorney general guidelines cluded comments from Ms. Ruotolo Mr. Trigo’s lawsuit states that one of county Board of Elections from the display scheduled for late September serve its hospital capacity and emer- is to let the complainant know through confirming that an investigation — the primary purposes of the agreement United States Postal Service within for the 125th anniversary would be gency and intensive care resources a letter whether their complaint was which the lawsuit said would normally between him and Ms. Ruotolo was to forty-eight (48) hours of the closing of canceled. The cancellation reflected for patients who are infected with found to be sustained, not sustained, be confidential — was underway and allow him and his wife “to be able to polls on November 3, 2020, shall be vigilance regarding keeping residents Covid-19 or other severe diseases unfounded or exonerated. Even if the that Mr. Trigo should resign immedi- focus on each other during the last few considered valid and shall be canvassed, and visitors safe and practicing social and ailments.” complaint is sustained, he said, the ately if the recordings were true. She days of her life, without having to worry assuming the ballot meets all other statu- distancing amid the Covid-19 pan- The bill also says the vaccination complainant only will be told that added that she would order his removal about an investigation being opened or tory requirements,” as stated in the demic. of students will help “officials to appropriate action was taken — the from his position if he failed to step worry about his pension being jeopar- Executive Order. Mayor Mirabelli noted that the event quickly determine, for the purposes specifics regarding a punishment or dized.” Ms. Ruotolo’s failure to uphold Ms. Rajoppi said residents should usually draws a very large number of of implementing preventative and the investigation itself are confiden- and breach the agreement, “stole from look at unioncountyvotes.com/ or the people. responsive measures, whether an tial. Chief Trigo and his wife this opportu- Union County Votes app if they have The next Mountainside Council meet- outbreak of illness at the institution “There is no proof that anything Ventilation nity,” the suit claimed. questions about the election. Residents ing is scheduled for Tuesday, Septem- is occurring as a result of the spread they say is true,” Mr. Connell said. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mr. Trigo’s lawsuit seeks to have the also can contact the office of the county ber 15, at 7:30 p.m. It can be viewed of Covid-19 or influenza.” “They will get their day in court but ... to welcome back our students and staff agreement enforced, rescinding the tar- clerk via email at [email protected] or through the Mountainside Facebook Children in preschools, child-care they have a very steep hill to climb to ... knowing that we have done every- get letter informing him of the county’s by phone at (908) 527-4996. page or via You Tube. centers and kindergarten through prevail under the federal civil rights thing within our power to prepare a investigation, ending the investigation 12th grade currently are required to statute.” safe and healthy school environment itself and removing any issues holding receive immunizations for diphthe- Phone calls to attorneys for both for their return.” up the approval of his pension. The ria, hepatitis B, measles, meningitis, Ms. Branna and the Westfield Police HVAC concerns are part of the rea- New Jersey State Association of Chiefs mumps, pertussis, pneumococcal dis- Department were not returned as of son Scotch Plains will start the school of Police has asked the court to file ease, polio, rubella, tetanus and va- press time. year virtually, according to an August briefs on behalf of Mr. Trigo. 14 letter from Superintendent Joan Separately, Corporal Michael Mast, Ed.D. Evan Murray, vice presi- Schilling, a police officer since 2000, POLICE BLOTTER dent of the Scotch Plains- Fanwood filed a lawsuit last month against the Board of Education, told the commu- police department and Mr. Trigo alleg- Your business can sponsor the Police Blotter nity that they toured their schools with ing a hostile work environment due to Call 908-232-4407 or email [email protected] an engineer for an informal review of discrimination based on Mr. Schilling’s the schools’ HVAC systems at their disability and retaliation against him SCOTCH PLAINS ported the theft of cigarettes. Station latest BOE meeting. due to complaints he submitted to the Tuesday, August 25, Richard E. personnel noticed a black male be- Ms. Klikus had a tour scheduled for department. Woods, 53, of Piscataway was ar- hind the counter, and when the indi- September 1, but she is only allowed rested on active warrants out of North vidual was confronted, he fled down to tour one of the campus’s buildings Brunswick and Piscataway during a Myrtle Avenue on foot. The matter is and to bring two UCTVEA members motor vehicle stop. Woods was trans- under investigation. due to social distancing concerns. Fees ported to police headquarters and pro- Saturday, August 29, a resident of The UCTV BOE approved a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cessed. the 2200 block of Lyde Place re- $175,000 audit of the campus’ HVAC Tuesday, August 25, a resident of ported a fraudulent unemployment system on August 26, but there has and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. until 7 the 1800 block of Mountain Avenue claim had been made in their name. been no information as to when the p.m. Five people are allowed in the reported a burglary. The incident oc- The matter is under investigation. audit will be completed or when the library at a time for a limit of 30 curred during the overnight hours and Sunday, August 30, a resident of findings will be made public, said Ms. minutes. is under investigation. the 400 block of Warren Street re- Klikus. It additionally was noted that visi- Thursday, August 27, a motor ve- ported a motor vehicle burglary which On Monday evening, “our Superin- tors will not have access to water or the hicle burglary was reported on occurred during the overnight hours. tendent sent us a letter explaining our bathroom while in the library and that Johnson Street. Police located the The burglary is under investigation. full time students would not be travel- use of the copier also is prohibited. victim’s purse on a neighboring street. Monday, August 31, Zamalakai Z. ing to the school to attend in person It was further noted that virtual The burglary occurred during the Johnson, 19, of Springfield was ar- until October 5th. This reduces expo- classes are being offered through the overnight hours and is under investi- rested and charged with possession sure levels for both students and most library and that listings for classes are gation. of marijuana during a motor vehicle staff on campus and we are pleased she available on the library’s website, Thursday, August 27, a motor ve- stop. Johnson was transported to po- made a step in the right direction,” Ms. youseemore.com/garwood. hicle burglary was reported on the 300 lice headquarters and processed. Klikus wrote to The Westfield Leader. It was announced that on Thursday, block of Jerusalem Road. The incident Monday, August 31, Donald J. Giv- Shared-time and transition students September 10, from 10 a.m. until noon, occurred during the overnight hours ens, 28, of Linden was arrested on will attend class in person starting on Garwood senior citizens can receive and is under investigation. charges of possession of marijuana, September 8. Prior to this announce- Covid-19 testing in the meeting room Friday, August 28, a burglary was receiving stolen property, possession ment, students would have come from of the Garwood Fire Department. reported on the 1800 block of Front of stolen property and a no-bail war- across Union County and some neigh- The next Garwood Council meeting Street. The incident occurred during rant for violation of parole. The boring counties to have class on cam- is scheduled for September 10 at 7:15 the overnight hours and is under in- charges were the result of a motor pus. “The UCVTEA will continue to p.m. Instructions for residents to view vestigation. vehicle stop and investigation. Giv- advocate for a healthy and safe learn- the meeting or call in to listen to the Saturday, August 29, the manage- ens was transported to police heading environment in collaboration with meeting can be found on the borough’s ment at a Route 22 gas station re- quarters and processed. the district,” Ms. Klikus said. website. Serving the community since 1959

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By FRED T. ROSSI gan as an officer in 1991. and that her comments had deprived Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times In early July, Mr. Trigo filed retire- him of his due process rights. The FANWOOD – Former borough ment papers, with a September 1 re- prosecutor soon acknowledged her police chief Richard Trigo filed a tirement date planned. His primary error but added that if the recordings lawsuit last week against Acting Union reason for retiring was to care for his were verified, Mr. Trigo needed to County Prosecutor Lyndsay Ruotolo, terminally ill wife and to support their step down or face disciplinary action. alleging that she had reneged on an two children. Mrs. Trigo died in late The suit alleges that an agreement agreement that he would step down July. At about the same time, accord- existed between Mr. Trigo and the early as chief in exchange for her ing to the lawsuit, Mr. Trigo learned county prosecutor, in which he would office not investigating him for vari- that a state news outlet was investi- agree to step down as chief, by taking ous remarks he was alleged to have gating the recordings. a voluntary leave of absence until his made. Mr. McMahon requested that the actual September 1 retirement date, Mr. Trigo resigned from his posi- prosecutor’s office refrain from com- as Ms. Ruotolo requested. Mr. Trigo tion on July 13 in the wake of online menting on the recording, but when wished to follow this course so that audio recordings in which sexist re- the story was published on July 8, it his terminally ill wife could remain marks are made about Grace Park, included comments from Ms. Ruotolo covered by his health insurance. He the former county prosecutor, and confirming that an investigation — then sent a letter to Fanwood Mayor racist insults were made about state which the lawsuit said would nor- Colleen Mahr informing her that he Attorney General Gurbir Grewal. Mr. mally be confidential — was under- would be stepping down as police Trigo denied that it was his voice on way and that Mr. Trigo should resign chief, in advance of his September the recordings, with his attorney, Josh immediately if the recordings were retirement, effective July 13. That McMahon, stating that they had been true. She added that she would order letter was said to end the threat of a “manipulated and spliced together” his removal from his position if he formal investigation of Mr. Trigo by Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times by persons opposing Mr. Trigo’s re- failed to step down voluntarily. the prosecutor’s office, the lawsuit HISTORY REVEALED…Sylvia Hicks of the Preserve the Shady Rest Committee in Scotch Plains, right, gives background form efforts in the department he Mr. Trigo’s lawsuit said Ms. claimed. of the china pattern displayed at the Shady Rest Club House. Hicks gave a tour of the clubhouse to Kenneth and Charlotte Brown, pictured, who are writing a play about the history of the first black-owned golf and country club in the United States. headed since 2010 and where he be- Ruotolo did not have such authority, On July 22, however, the county The play is slated to be produced in June 2021. prosecutor’s office — which had, in the meantime, assumed operational Classroom Ventilation control of the Fanwood police department — served Mr. Trigo with Shady Rest Readies for 2021 notice that he was being formally investigated about the recordings. And Concerns Educators his pension was set to be approved by the state’s pension fund on July 13, Centennial: Art in the Making By JENNIFER GLACKIN 24, Cranford Education Association but it was pulled from the agenda, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times president Rich Hurley said, “The CEA without Mr. Trigo’s knowledge, due By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY club in America: Shady Rest Golf and tion to the Browns about the period. AREA — Teachers and students has toured all of the buildings, and we to it being “pending administrative Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Country Club, located on Jerusalem “When these big-name black perform- will soon be face to face for the first have several concerns which need to review.” SCOTCH PLAINS — History Road in Scotch Plains. ers came to New York City and per- time in months, and educator unions be addressed before we can safely Mr. Trigo’s lawsuit states that one needs preserving for the next genera- According to Ms. Hicks, a formed at the Cotton Club, they were look to verify the safety of their dis- return. We are not convinced that all of the primary purposes of the agree- tions. That is what Sylvia Hicks of grassroots committee saved the local not able to mix and mingle with the tricts’ heating, ventilation and air con- of the problems that we discovered ment between him and Ms. Ruotolo Scotch Plains’ Shady Rest Preserva- landmark from demolition in 2013. white audience or stay in the hotels, ditioning (HVAC) systems as the first and, undoubtedly, others that we was to allow him and his wife “to be tion Committee says. And two area “We went to meetings and presented so they came out to Jersey, played day inches closer. missed can be solved in such a short able to focus on each other during the playwrights she met with recently our concerns and the town listened,” until 3 or 4 in the morning, and stayed Last week, the Union County Vo- period of time.” last few days of her life, without hav- concur. she explained. “Our voices mattered, in black hotels in Newark. This be- cational Technical Education Asso- In an email to The Times on Sep- ing to worry about an investigation Ms. Hicks met in the historic club- and the town hired Barton Ross, an came the hot spot for big entertain- ciation voted “No Confidence” in its tember 1, Cranford Schools Superin- being opened or worry about his pen- house with Kenneth and Charlotte architect and historian.” Fast forward ers.” district’s plan. The members’ con- tendent Scott Rubin, Ed.D. said sion being jeopardized.” Ms. Brown, who are writing a two-act to 2020 and looking toward a centen- At the meeting with Ms. Hicks, the cerns reside mostly with the campus’s Cranford schools had their HVAC Ruotolo’s failure to uphold and breach play to be premiered next year about nial celebration of the site in 2021, Browns were accompanied by three HVAC system, said UCVTEA presi- systems and unit ventilators indepen- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 the first black-owned golf/country she said it is only appropriate that the teens from “United Youth of New dent Julie Klikus. Ms. Klikus told dently inspected. Twenty-one of the history of the black-owned golf course Jersey,” who took pictures and vid- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times schools’ 259 unit ventilators needed and country club be heralded. “We’re eos of the informational meeting that there is a “poor history with the HVAC minor fixes that are currently under- SP-F Parents Ask BOE (committee members) made up of included a tour of the small museum system” going back seven to eight way. One of the HVAC systems had a Democrats and Republicans. Right room in the Shady Rest Building. The years. Freon issue, which should be fixed by now, we are looking for younger Browns, who research, write, direct Two months ago, the UCVTEA the end of this week, he wrote. To Display Transparency people who will take up the charge and produce shows, have written sev- members asked for maintenance A Westfield teacher, who spoke to with the passion, love and drive to eral historically-based plays presented records to ensure the HVAC system The Times on the condition of ano- By JENNIFER GLACKIN district has not made clear what op- preserve the history of black golf- over the last few years in Elizabeth at would be safe for a return to school, nymity, said that representatives from Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tions are available. ers.” She is excited to share her knowl- the Ritz, The Performing Arts Center but they have yet to receive them their union, Westfield Education As- SCOTCH PLAINS — Almost three Board Vice-President Evan Murray edge of the history of Shady Rest. and The Liberty Center. In 2018 they from the Union County Vocational- sociation (WEA), also went on a tour weeks ago, Superintendent Joan Mast, said, “No one is trying to get to a The 33-acre farmland was pur- presented A Mother’s Cry, the Emmitt Technical Superintendent Gwendolyn of their schools to look into concerns Ed.D., announced that the Scotch MERV 13 standard... What we’re try- chased originally in the mid-1700s Till Story. On February 1, 2020, they Ryan or the Board of Education but were contacted during their third Plains-Fanwood school district would ing to do is ensure that every single from Ephraim Tucker, who owned produced Lawnside about New (BOE). Two weeks ago, the UCVTEA tour and were not allowed to con- start the school year virtually. This student has equity in our district and the two-room farmhouse. Later, the Jersey’s only surviving historic black submitted a request through New tinue. In the two and a half tours the pivot was made, according to Dr. is in a safe environment, including building was turned into a tavern and town. Jersey’s Open Public Records Act WEA members did complete, they Mast’s communication, based on the the teachers and administration.” Mr. rooms were added. In 1897, Westfield In a follow-up phone interview with (OPRA) for the records but has yet to found windows without screens and filtration system in the school’s HVAC Murray also said that the district did Golf/Country Club bought it and Mr. and Mrs. Brown, he said, “We receive the information. other ventilation issues. (For safety, system. Parents called in to the virtual not get a formal evaluation from an added more rooms. But because the gather oral history by interviewing “We remain confident in both the school windows must have screens in board of education (BOE) meeting, HVAC specialist, but had a “courtesy property could not accommodate the people who were actually there at the process and plan which was created order to be opened.) held on Zoom last Thursday evening, walk-through with an engineer” to 18-hole course Westfield envisioned, club years ago. After all our research to bring safe and meaningful Career Westfield Superintendent Marga- to express their displeasure at the find out if there were any concerns the town sold it in 1921 to the Pro- is complete, we rough out the script and Technical Education experiences ret Dolan, Ed.D., said in a statement decision and asked for more transpar- that need to be addressed. Mr. Murray gressive Realty Company, “made up and then audition people of different to our students,” said Ms. Ryan in a to the The Times, “Every possible ency regarding the change. also said that the board is looking into of all black professionals,” Ms. Hicks ages to see who could play which statement from the Office of the Su- scenario and detail has been exam- In the August 14 letter to the com- a more formal review. said. parts.” This current undertaking, perintendent to The Times. ined and discussed repeatedly. We munity, Dr. Mast wrote, “New Jersey Resident Alex Fisher said the dis- It became “an elite African-Ameri- which will be funded in part by a Ventilation concerns are not lim- are ready to welcome back our stu- is still in the moderate zone for the trict, “misled parents in this process.” can country club, with dances, skeet HEART grant, needs terrific singers ited to the UCVT campus. Educators dents and staff … knowing that we spread of the Coronavirus disease. At a Zoom meeting on August 11, shooting and socializing,” she ex- to be able to play some of the all-time from Westfield and Cranford have have done everything within our With this level of Covid-19 still in our according to Mr. Fisher’s remarks, plained. She laughed as she told the greats. voiced concerns over their district power to prepare a safe and healthy communities, we must know with Dr. Mast told parents she believed it Browns, “I call it on the snooty side Mrs. Brown explained that the plan schools’ HVAC systems. At school environment for their return.” complete confidence that our build- was safe to return to schools before because you needed references, a is to have a Count Basie band remi- Cranford’s BOE meeting on August CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 ings meet the highest safety levels. changing her decision a few days signed application form and dues niscent of the original, as well as The guidelines provide clarity in re- later. Mr. Fisher also said he has lost depending on how far you lived from outstanding singers. During the pan- gards to the important role that venti- confidence in the district due to the the place. It’s an ongoing process of demic, the Browns have a multi-tiered lation systems play in containing the lack of communication. learning the full story of Shady Rest’s plan for the performances going for- spread of the virus. The overall dis- Parent Amanda Hudes felt “disre- background.” ward, with a performance target date trict ventilation system is an area of spected and annoyed” at the district’s The town took it over in the 1930s of mid-June 2021. “It takes about concern which needs and requires turn to all-remote because parents for back taxes. On the walls of the nine months to research, write, re- professional assessment and targeted were given a choice, only to have it clubhouse are black-and-white pho- write, audition and rehearse to get a remediation. Our current HVAC sys- taken away. tos of show-business luminaries who production up and running,” Mr. tems are unable to accept MERV 13 Dr. Karen Kulikowski, president entertained the black citizens. In- Brown said. Their first venue of choice filters, thus requiring alternatives to of the BOE, said it was “unfortunate” cluded in the lineup were Billie Holi- is to perform in the Liberty Center in provide additional air filtering.” that the board had to pivot, but that day, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Elizabeth. If that does not work, they “Where is the report that legiti- was “how it went.” She also listed Sarah Vaughan and Louis Armstrong. have their eye on Kean University, mizes Dr. Mast’s concerns over HVAC various communications the district A small side room in the clubhouse which “has a great parking space issues and air quality?” asked Scotch sent out to the community and virtual chronicles the factual history of the area.” Perhaps they will have to do a Plains resident Danielle Wildstein. meeting dates where parents could be building and land. drive-in theater situation or a park, he Ms. Wildstein also stated that MERV informed. Ms. Hicks gave anecdotal informa- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 13 filters were an “unattainable” goal Mr. Murray defended Dr. Mast. for the district. Another resident, Noah “She runs this school district. She is PAGE INDEX Shapiro, voiced similar concerns. hired to make those decisions,” he Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 6 “The standard for ventilation has not stated. Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 changed one bit,” he said. Mr. Shapiro “We have been very clear and trans- Police ...... 8 Real Estate .... 1, 6, 7, 9 also referenced the part of the letter parent,” he continued. “It may not be Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 12 READY TO GO IN...Starting on Friday, diners will have a choice whether to sit that talks about alternatives to the the result and answers that everyone Obituary ...... 7 A&E ...... 13 outside or inside, with restricted indoor dining set to resume. MERV 13 filters and said that the CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Scotch Plains - Fanwood Times only Page 8 Thursday, September 3, 2020 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION

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TRENTON — Legislation requir- which shall be valid medical rea- Primary election, Union County Clerk “We’ve never done this many being students attending New Jersey sons as determined by regulation of Joanne Rajoppi and the Union County fore,” she said. “You understand this is schools to receive annual flu vacci- the commissioner.” Board of Elections have quickly pre- the first time in the history of New nations was introduced to the New The CDC recommends everyone pared for the November General Elec- Jersey that we have an all vote-by-mail Jersey General Assembly on Au- older than 6 months receive their tion. The United States Postal Service election?” gust 25. The bill currently is with vaccination with very few excep- (USPS) will play an enormous role in In anticipation of the increased num- the Assembly Health Committee. tions. Those who have a severe egg the primarily vote-by-mail election, and ber of voters unfamiliar with vote-by- Bill No. 4576 requires students allergy (i.e. you get more than hives citizens around the country have voiced mail ballots, she said, she has revised in child-care centers, preschools, from eating eggs) should talk to concern over the service’s ability to the instructions on the ballot for clarity. kindergarten through 12th grade and their doctor before receiving a vac- handle the election while it deals with a “There’s a whole group of voters this higher-education institution to sub- cination. If someone has had a se- notable financial crisis. year, newly-registered voters. They have mit evidence of their flu vaccina- vere reaction to flu vaccines in the Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times As The Scotch Plains-Fanwood no idea how to do a vote-by-mail,” she TAKING A BREAK...With the summer heat mostly behind us, sitting outside in tions as a condition of enrollment past, he or she also should talk to his Times previously discussed in last said. “So we have what I hope are a park on a pleasant afternoon, including at Alan Augustine Village Green in and continued attendance. or her health-care provider. Finally, week’s editorial, residents have reported clearer instructions. We basically re- Scotch Plains, will be on people's agenda, until temperatures begin to fall. The bill is introduced as New the CDC says that if an individual delays and lost mail due to the USPS. wrote the instructions to make them Jersey begins to reopen through the has Guillain-Barré Syndrome (a But Postmaster General Louis DeJoy clearer and more understandable.” continuing Covid-19 pandemic. paralyzing illness), that person said in a statement that, “the Postal Ms. Rajoppi said the main focus POLICE BLOTTER Covid-19 is considered highly con- should speak with a doctor before Service is ready today to handle what- voters intending to vote by mail should Your business can sponsor the Police Blotter tagious and can be exhibited through getting a vaccination. ever volume of election mail it receives have is to get their marked ballots to the Call 908-232-4407 or email [email protected] a wide range of symptoms. Accord- Students also will be able to opt out this fall. Even with the challenges of County Clerk as soon as possible. ing to the Centers for Disease Con- of vaccination if “the administration keeping our employees and customers Voters also can get their ballots in SCOTCH PLAINS ported the theft of cigarettes. Station trol and Prevention (CDC), symp- of the vaccine conflicts with the bona safe and healthy as they operate amid a without putting them in the mail. Ms. Tuesday, August 25, Richard E. personnel noticed a black male be- toms can range from fever, cough- fide religious tenets or practices of pandemic, we will deliver the nation’s Rajoppi addresses these other means in Woods, 53, of Piscataway was ar- hind the counter, and when the indi- ing and fatigue, to body aches, head- the student or the student’s parent or election mail on time and within our her letter to the editor in this week’s rested on active warrants out of North vidual was confronted, he fled down aches and sore throat, to conges- guardian, as the case may be, except well-established service standards.” edition of The Times. Brunswick and Piscataway during a Myrtle Avenue on foot. The matter is tion, nausea and diarrhea. These that a general philosophical or moral The USPS account on Twitter said Those who do use the mail system motor vehicle stop. Woods was trans- under investigation. symptoms closely resemble com- objection to the vaccination shall not that, “despite expected increases in to send in their ballot should note that ported to police headquarters and pro- Saturday, August 29, a resident of mon flu symptoms. be sufficient for an exemption on mail-in voting, we anticipate elec- all vote-by-mail ballots must be post- cessed. the 2200 block of Lyde Place re- Flu season generally begins in Oc- religious grounds.” tion mail will account for less than 2 marked on or before Tuesday, No- Tuesday, August 25, a resident of ported a fraudulent unemployment tober, peaks between December and percent of all mail volume from mid- vember 3, and received by Tuesday, the 1800 block of Mountain Avenue claim had been made in their name. February, and can last as late as May, September until Election Day.” The November 10, to be considered valid, reported a burglary. The incident oc- The matter is under investigation. the CDC reports. Approximately 3 account also tweeted that, “if all according to Executive Order 177. curred during the overnight hours and Sunday, August 30, a resident of to 11 percent of the U.S. population Ventilation Americans vote by mail this year, Ballots without a postmark and bal- is under investigation. the 400 block of Warren Street re- gets the flu with symptoms each year, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 330 million ballots over the course lots mis-marked and confirmed to Thursday, August 27, a motor ve- ported a motor vehicle burglary which according to estimates by the CDC. HVAC concerns are part of the of the election would be only 75 have been sent to the post office on or hicle burglary was reported on occurred during the overnight hours. The CDC estimated that 35.5 mil- reason Scotch Plains will start the percent of what we deliver in one before November 3, “that is received Johnson Street. Police located the The burglary is under investigation. lion people got the flu in 2018-2019. school year virtually, according to an single day.” by the county Board of Elections from victim’s purse on a neighboring street. Monday, August 31, Zamalakai Z. Approximately 62.6 percent of chil- August 14 letter from Superintendent The New Jersey General Election the United States Postal Service within The burglary occurred during the Johnson, 19, of Springfield was ar- dren 6 months to 17 years old re- Joan Mast, Ed.D. Evan Murray, vice will be mainly vote-by-mail, as Gover- forty-eight (48) hours of the closing overnight hours and is under investi- rested and charged with possession ceived their vaccinations and 45.3 president of the Scotch Plains- nor Phil Murphy declared in Executive of polls on November 3, 2020, shall gation. of marijuana during a motor vehicle percent of adults received theirs. Fanwood Board of Education, told Order 177. The order also requires that be considered valid and shall be can- Thursday, August 27, a motor ve- stop. Johnson was transported to po- The annual vaccine changes each the community that they toured their vote-by-mail ballots be sent to all regis- vassed, assuming the ballot meets all hicle burglary was reported on the 300 lice headquarters and processed. year as scientists attempt to predict schools with an engineer for an infor- tered voters and that all the ballots have other statutory requirements,” as block of Jerusalem Road. The incident Monday, August 31, Donald J. Giv- which strains of the flu will spread. mal review of the schools’ HVAC prepaid First-Class postage to ensure stated in the Executive Order. occurred during the overnight hours ens, 28, of Linden was arrested on The decision is made with input systems at their latest BOE meeting. they are delivered properly. Ms. Rajoppi said residents should and is under investigation. charges of possession of marijuana, from more than 100 influenza cen- Ms. Klikus had a tour scheduled The time frame for printing and send- look at unioncountyvotes.com/ or the Friday, August 28, a burglary was receiving stolen property, possession ters in over 100 countries. The for September 1, but she is only al- ing out ballots has changed as well. Ms. Union County Votes app if they have reported on the 1800 block of Front of stolen property and a no-bail war- World Health Organization uses lowed to tour one of the campus’s Rajoppi said that because the Post Of- questions about the election. Residents Street. The incident occurred during rant for violation of parole. The laboratory and clinical studies to buildings and to bring two UCTVEA fice needs seven to 10 days to deliver all also can contact the office of the the overnight hours and is under in- charges were the result of a motor recommend specific vaccines, but members due to social distancing of the county’s ballots, she and her county clerk via email at vestigation. vehicle stop and investigation. Giv- the United States Food and Drug concerns. office have to send out all of the vote- [email protected] or by phone at Saturday, August 29, the manage- ens was transported to police head- Administration makes the final call The UCTV BOE approved a by-mail ballots by Friday, October 2. (908) 527-4996. ment at a Route 22 gas station re- quarters and processed. for vaccines sold in the U.S. The $175,000 audit of the campus’ HVAC She said deadlines relating to when CDC estimates that each year, the system on August 26, but there has candidates can drop out or when vacan- vaccine reduces risk of the flu by 40 been no information as to when the cies on the ballot can be filled were to 60 percent. audit will be completed or when the moved up because the ballots needed to Garwood Council Updates In the winter of 2018-2019, New findings will be made public, said be printed earlier. Trigo Jersey hospitals had 2,439 influ- Ms. Klikus. According to Gov. Murphy’s Execu- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 enza patients and 27,021 emergency On Monday evening, “our Super- tive Order, the last day for a vacancy for the agreement, “stole from Chief Trigo Planning Board Fees department visits, according to the intendent sent us a letter explaining Primary Election nominees for the and his wife this opportunity,” the or rescheduled. New Jersey Hospital Association. our full time students would not be November General Election was Au- suit claimed. By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL According to the new ordinance, a Bill No. 4576 “will result in fewer traveling to the school to attend in gust 29 and the deadline to fill a va- Mr. Trigo’s lawsuit seeks to have Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times site plan review has fees starting at emergency department visits and person until October 5th. This re- cancy in the Primary Election nomi- the agreement enforced, rescinding GARWOOD – Members of the $1,000 and going up to $4,000 plus, hospitalizations related to influenza, duces exposure levels for both stu- nees for the November General Elec- the target letter informing him of the Garwood Borough Council passed depending on the type of use and the thereby enabling the State to pre- dents and most staff on campus and tion was August 31, 2020. county’s investigation, ending the in- upon second reading and a public hear- size of the property. serve its hospital capacity and emer- we are pleased she made a step in the Ms. Rajoppi said that every regis- vestigation itself and removing any ing at their meeting last Thursday an A minor subdivision review starts gency and intensive care resources right direction,” Ms. Klikus wrote to tered voter will receive a mail-in ballot. issues holding up the approval of his ordinance to update all planning board at $1,000 for a two-lot subdivision for patients who are infected with The Times. Shared-time and transi- That is approximately 350,000 ballots pension. The New Jersey State Asso- fees for various parts of the borough’s and has a rising cost or costs depend- Covid-19 or other severe diseases tion students will attend class in perfor Union County, she estimated. ciation of Chiefs of Police has asked planning board applications. ing on similar variables. and ailments.” son starting on September 8. Prior to “I want people to understand they’re the court to file briefs on behalf of Mr. Ordinance 20-11, which was dis- Postponement fees for applicants The bill also says the vaccination this announcement, students would getting a ballot, I’m sorry, whether they Trigo. cussed at prior Garwood meetings, start at $200 for three days notice and of students will help “officials to have come from across Union County want it or not, because that’s what I’ve Separately, Corporal Michael was crafted to update fees that were increase to $400 for two days notice. quickly determine, for the purposes and some neighboring counties to been mandated to do,” she said. “I Schilling, a police officer since 2000, considered to be outdated and to put If 24 hours or less notice is given, the of implementing preventative and have class on campus. “The UCVTEA know many people want to go to the filed a lawsuit last month against the in place a last-minute cancellation fee will rise to $885 and can be higher responsive measures, whether an will continue to advocate for a healthy polls...They’ll have to vote on a paper police department and Mr. Trigo al- fee for applicants not giving adequate if attorney fees exceed that number outbreak of illness at the institution and safe learning environment in col- ballot, which is more involved than the leging a hostile work environment notice for meeting cancellations. It for last-minute postponements. is occurring as a result of the spread laboration with the district,” Ms. vote-by-mail ballot.” due to discrimination based on Mr. was reported that last-minute cancel- According to Mayor Sara Todisco of Covid-19 or influenza.” Klikus said. Ms. Rajoppi said her office is print- Schilling’s disability and retaliation lations and postponements were be- and planning board members, the new Children in preschools, child-care ing out ballots the first week of Septem- against him due to complaints he sub- coming problematic to board mem- fees are now more in line with those centers and kindergarten through Support Local Journalism! ber. “Normally, we start mailing ballots mitted to the department. bers and hired borough specialists. It of other towns. 12th grade currently are required to goleader.com/subscriber was said that money was being wasted In other business, it was announced receive immunizations for diphthe- on bringing in hired professionals to that the Garwood Public Library is ria, hepatitis B, measles, meningitis, hear cases that were being canceled open to the public with limitations. mumps, pertussis, pneumococcal dis- According to Councilman Marc ease, polio, rubella, tetanus and va- Lazarow, the library is open on Mon- ricella, as a condition of attendance days, Wednesdays and Fridays, from at the institution. Children between Shady Rest 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., and on Tuesdays 6 and 59 months of age who go to a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. until 7 child care center or preschool are mused. As a last resort, they would p.m. Five people are allowed in the already required to receive an an- present it online. Because their pro- library at a time for a limit of 30 nual vaccination for the flu by state ductions involve 50 to 55 people from minutes. sanitary code; the condition currently cast to crew, they want the experience It additionally was noted that visi- is not in statutory law. to be as special as possible for the tors will not have access to water or the According to the bill, students performers, crew and audience alike. bathroom while in the library and that will not be required to get their Their collaboration with the Shady use of the copier also is prohibited. vaccination if they can provide their Rest’s Preservation Committee is a It was further noted that virtual school or child-care center with a win-win situation. The centennial year classes are being offered through the statement from a licensed physi- is 2021, and plans are underway to library and that listings for classes are cian, “indicating that the vaccine is involve the community. The available on the library’s website, medically contraindicated for a spe- committee’s goal is to “preserve and youseemore.com/garwood. restore the historical significance of It was announced that on Thursday, Shady Rest Clubhouse at Scotch Hills September 10, from 10 a.m. until Country Club and submit to the Na- noon, Garwood senior citizens can tional Register of Historic Places a receive Covid-19 testing in the meet- nomination for review by the New ing room of the Garwood Fire De- Jersey Preservation Office to histori- partment. cally solidify Shady Rest’s landmark The next Garwood Council meet- in history.” Additionally, the ing is scheduled for September 10 at committee’s desire is “to educate and 7:15 p.m. Instructions for residents to present the rich history of Shady Rest view the meeting or call in to listen to and John Matthew Shippen, Jr.” John the meeting can be found on the Shippen, an African-American, was borough’s website. the first American-born golf professional. In 1931 he took a job as the golf pro and groundskeeper at Shady Rest and was a big part of its history. Transparency Mrs. Brown concluded, “I’m hoping CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 our plays will call attention to the jew- els we have in New Jersey and bring wants. Unfortunately, this is a situa- awareness of black history to all.” tion that we didn’t want to be in, For more information on the his- either.” Mr. Murray said that, ulti- Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tory of the Shady Rest Golf and Coun- mately, “It’s about the children, and TURN THE TOWNSHIP TEAL...September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness try Club, visit preserveshadyrest.org/ the staff, and the administration, and Month, and downtown Scotch Plains is decked out with teal ribbons to call or call (908) 322-9328. their safety. That’s all I care about.” attention to the disease. For more information, visit turnthetownsteal.org. Page 2 Thursday, September 3, 2020 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION What Should You Do Physician DeFelice Challenges With an Inheritance? WESTFIELD — If you were to to get some guidance on how to use Governor Murphy To Take COVID Lead inherit a large sum of money, what your new assets to strengthen your To: New Jersey Governor Phil CRISP and gain-of-function experi- cal breakthrough of some type comes clusion is to immediately have a would you do with it? existing investment strategy. Do you Murphy ments makes it possible to create new, soon. (I would, by the way, recom- strategy to re-open our country – The question may not be hypotheti- have any gaps in certain areas? Can Re: A) The True Untold Message highly infectious and lethal micro- mend that folks visit their Zoom somehow, some way. cal, especially if you are in the millennial, you use the money to help diversify Of COVID-19 Which Has Nothing organisms even in a hidden small churches and synagogues to ask God’s But how should this should be done? Gen X or Gen Z demographic groups. your holdings? Diversification can’t To Do With The Vaccine And B) Why rogue –controlled laboratory. For help). It’s marvelous to observe how Currently, there are two major paths That’s because the baby boomers – guarantee profits or protect against And How To Begin To Re-open example, the bacterium which causes our private pharmaceutical and regarding a national strategy: either often referred to as the richest genera- all losses, but it can help reduce the America the bubonic plague that historically biotech industries have, with never stay the course and continue our re- tion in history – are poised to transfer impact of volatility on your portfolio. Fr: Stephen L. DeFelice, M.D. FIM, has killed multimillions of people before experienced speed, teamed- treat until an unequivocal effective some $30 trillion in assets over the next And, of course, if your inheritance Chairman, The Foundation for Inno- and changed the course of history is up together with the government to therapy is discovered, or boldly move few decades, according to the consult- is large enough, it may permit you to vation in Medicine still with us. Fortunately, current meet the challenge. For example, be- forward with the re-opening. Regard- ing firm Accenture. “max out” on your IRA Cc: Jon Bramnick, Republican antibiotics, one of which I helped cause of growing antibiotic resistance ing the latter, I placed myself in your Of course, this is a for years to come, and Assembly Leader, N.J. develop, are effective clinical treat- and increasing deaths due to septice- difficult position attempting to launch “macro” figure, and possibly free you to Shelley Brindle, Mayor, Westfield ments against this lethal bug. But mia, particularly in hospitalized old- a re-opening strategy if you go at it everyone’s situation is have even more of your N.J. with modern bioengineering tech- timers, private pharmaceutical com- alone, and soon after one child in different. Furthermore, salary deferred into Chris Christie, Former Governor, nology, however, the genome may be panies have teamed up in a novel type elementary school and one teacher in since baby boomers are your 401(k) or similar New Jersey modified to make it resistant to anti- of joint venture to conquer these stub- a different one would succumb to the living longer, more ac- employer-sponsored re- Bill Frist, M.D., Former Senate biotics. born superbugs the discoveries of virus. The mass media in conjunction tive lives, the total tirement account. Plus, Majority Leader The unequivocal message of which can be generally applied to with the anti-re-opening forces, with amount passed on may you could use the Frank Pallone, Chairman, the COVID-19 is that biological war- bacterial warfare. palpable vitriol, would attack you not end up being consider- money for other long- House Energy and Commerce Com- fare, in additional to conventional, Regarding research efforts on phar- only as a failed political leader but ably less than the esti- term goals, such as mittee nuclear, and cyberspace warfare, has maceuticals and biologicals, though also an insensitive human being, a mate. Nonetheless, you funding a tax- Joseph M. Valenzano, Former CEO arrived, and we are woefully un- with surprising little media coverage, personal assault that few of us could may well receive a me- advantaged 529 college and Publisher Emeritus of Excep- prepared to fight potential enemy much is going on, and, Governor withstand. And, by the way, forget dium-to-large inherit- savings plan for your tional Parent microorganisms, a daunting and for- Murphy, I wouldn’t be surprised if a about winning the next election. So ance someday, and when children. midable challenge to any president. treatment discovery for COVID-19 yours as well as other leaders’ reluc- that day arrives, you’ll You also might use INTRODUCTION Yes, we have the Biological Weapons will be discovered before a truly tance to independently assume the need to decide how best part of your inheritance Governor Murphy, the other day I Convention which prohibits the cre- effective vaccine one. mantle is understandable. It matters to use your newfound Jayson M. Astel, CFP®, to donate to the chari- asked a very bright pharmacist how ation of lethal microorganisms and STOP THE PRESS! As I was just not that multiple homicides occur wealth. AAMS® Financial Advisor table organizations you he would re-open America. Well, I the dismantling of existing ones, but about to submit this letter for publi- daily in many of our major cities. Your first move may support. Due to recent wish I had a camera to record his it is generally ignored and also im- cation by a click, the same day the What counts is not the number of be to do nothing at all. Generally speak- changes in tax laws that caused many emotional, justified tirade. “Doc, I possible to monitor. Wall Street Journal published an op- deaths but who and how one dies. ing, you have enough time to decide people to stop itemizing their deduc- just don’t have the facts, and it seems Governor Murphy, to repeat, ed piece by Drs. Gottlieb and Mark What then could be a re-opening how to handle the various elements of tions, charitable groups are in more that neither does anyone else. I turn to though, with the power of our McClellan pointing out that there are strategy to accommodate this and an inheritance, although if you are in- need of support than ever. one source for information and they competitive pervasive modern infor- 750 drugs being screened in COVID- other such highly, panic-provoking heriting an investment vehicle such as And last, but certainly not least, take say one thing. I turn to another, and mation-misinformation system, the 19 clinical trials some of which are mediagenic happenings? I believe that an IRA or a 401(k) plan, you will even- this opportunity to review your goals. they say something different. There public and even our leaders have been fairly well advanced which, in a prob- there is a first step initially proposed tually have to make some decisions Is your inheritance large enough for are the “re-openers” and there are the lulled into believing that a COVID- ability system, offers optimism that a by Machiavelli and later echoed by about liquidation or withdrawals. (And you to adjust your planned retirement “status quo” advocates looking at the 19 vaccine is the answer to our prob- hit or more will be discovered! But the great philosopher, Immanuel Kant. since these accounts may carry tax ob- age? And if that age may indeed change, same available information like lem when it clearly is not. Yes, we even if this occurs we must not forget Machiavelli wrote that in threatening ligations, it’s a good idea to consult what about your other plans for retire- economists and coming up with dif- should continue to develop a vaccine, that we are only dealing with a single times people are highly receptive to with your tax advisor fairly soon after ment? Will you now be free to travel ferent conclusions. People are but let’s not be fooled. “So what, microorganism even though much of trustworthy leaders and will, despite you receive your inheritance.) But if a more or pursue other hobbies? Will increasingly panicking – big time – then,” you ask, “is the answer?” the technology discovered in these the real or potential spelled -out hard- big part of your inheritance simply con- you even need to modify the way you and we have no credible leaders to It’s to develop pharmaceuticals or clinical trials may be applicable to ships, eagerly accept and follow their sists of cash parked in a bank account, invest for your new reality, possibly by talk to and explain the true story to drugs like penicillin and insulin or future viruses. leadership. Needless to say, it is self- there’s nothing wrong with moving the taking a less aggressive approach? them because they, the leaders, are biologicals which, for example, con- “But,” you will logically ask, evident that we are living in such money into a cash management ac- Again, a financial professional can confused themselves. I’m frustrated tain mixtures of immunological sub- “what do we do in the meantime?” times desperately seeking currently count at a financial services company help you answer these questions. as hell and give up on trying to figure stances that will effectively treat and absent credible leaders. until you decide what to do with it. Someone thought enough of you to things out. Frequently, the patients cure viral and bacterial infections. WHY AND HOW TO RE-OPEN And, Governor Murphy, here’s However, after some time has passed, leave you a valuable inheritance – so ask me for my opinion and I feel like Unlike vaccines which require AMERICA what I propose: it requires a team you may want to put your inheritance to use it wisely. I let them down for I have none.” thousands of patients and long For a number of technology–driven effort. Gather together three of your good use. If you’re already working Paid Bulletin Board So, Mr. Governor, this in an periods of time, treatment remedies reasons our country is in a phase of governor colleagues with leadership with a financial advisor, you might want goleader.com/form/bulletin attempt to help clarify what’s the can be rapidly and inexpensively clini- turmoil and weakening such social qualities, two Republicans and one broader message of COVID-19 and, cally evaluated to determine their unrest, fueled by COVID-19. Our Democrat, who realize the critical in addition, offer suggestions on how effectiveness in a small number of domestic and international adversar- importance of re-opening and are Assembly Panels Advance to begin to re-open New Jersey and patients within months. But, of course, ies, and they are more than a few, are willing to courageously take the risk. ultimately America which hopefully continued research and development observing how this relatively benign You, of course, are the other Demo- will also help my pharmacist col- of vaccines must continue for there is virus is paralyzing our country and crat making up the Group of Four that Bills to Extend MVC league “figure things out.” even the possibility of discovering wondering about how an “accidental will speak with a single voice to not treatment vaccines. Also, the scien- release” of another more lethal only their constituents but also to the TRENTON — The Assembly The first bill, A-4520, would tem- THE TRUE UNTOLD COVID- tific knowledge gained will be in- coronavirus or other microorganism nation. The Group of Four should Transportation and Independent Au- porarily extend the deadline for new 19 STORY valuable. would play out. Make no mistake create a Declaration of Re-opening thorities Committee and Assembly state residents to register a vehicle This relatively benign virus, as far Though treatment therapies are about it, we are at war with this virus America pronouncement explaining Appropriations Committee on Au- and obtain a driver’s license during as viruses can go, arrived, and all we clearly the answer, for some reason and need a battle plan to defeat it the general risks and benefits to the gust 24 both approved two bills aimed the Covid-19 pandemic. Currently, had as a defense were question- this solution is generally ignored. For which plan can also be helpful in people and a general plan to confront at addressing the backlog of residents new residents have 60 days to update ably effective masks, gloves, example, physician and former FDA responding to future microorganism it. Also, specific common guidelines seeking certain services from the Mo- their vehicle registration and driver’s sanitizers, distancing and ventila- Commissioner, Scott Gottlieb, wrote attacks. evaluating and quantifying the virus’s tor Vehicle Commission (MVC) after license; this bill would extend the tors. And, puzzlingly, few asked why an opinion piece in the Wall Street It is your duty as an elected states- impact on each state are essential. the agency was closed for months due timeframe to 120 days. we had no other weapons. And also Journal emphasizing that treatment man with sufficient power to help This also will help prepare us for to the Covid-19 pandemic. The second bill, A-4486, would puzzlingly, we have been lulled in to therapies such as pharmaceuticals or take bold, effective action to stem the future pandemics. For measurement “While the pandemic put many allow the MVC to use stored photos incorrectly believing that A COVID- drugs are the ultimate answer. I have tide of our current decline. The first parameters I would propose four end- things on hold, we still need the abil- to renew driver’s licenses and non- 19 vaccine is the solution to this seen no media follow-up on this criti- step is to justifiably label COVID-19 points: A) Death- the most revealing ity to get new driver’s licenses or driver identification cards for a maxi- national ongoing catastrophe. cal message which is a message into as an enemy of war similar to those of endpoint B) Patients with clinical register vehicles during this crisis,” mum of 12 years. Stored photos for There are few vaccines that are itself regarding our information sys- World War II where lives were both signs and symptoms C) those tested said Assemblyman Daniel Benson, seniors over age 65 could be used totally effective against viruses and tem in trying to understand what we risked and lost in order to defeat the positive without symptoms and D) chair of the Transportation Commit- indefinitely. bacteria. Regarding viruses, to are dealing with. enemy. The famous Prussian gen- Types of groups in each category. tee and prime sponsor of both bills. Additionally, the bill would allow develop a single vaccine – to my “So then,” you also will ask, “what’s eral, Carl von Clausewitz, wrote that, Each governor, of course, will have a “We have to do whatever it takes to the MVC to designate times each knowledge no one has proposed going on regarding treatment re- “War is an act of force to compel our more specific targeted strategy tai- fix the MVC, so you don’t have to day or week to offer appointments administering two different types of search?” enemy to do our will.” Is there any lored to its own state. camp out overnight or wait all day at for certain individuals, including se- vaccines together – requires an enor- Well, that’s difficult to precisely doubt that COVID-19 is forcing us to The combination of Democrats and an agency just to get these simple niors, during the Covid-19 emer- mous effort, time and costs. Even if answer for we, with certain excep- bend to its will? It has permeated and Republicans will remove the perva- tasks done. These bills will give many gency. successful, it won’t be 100% effec- tions regarding controversial drugs, interconnected every aspect of sive, multiple divisive political forces drivers relief, while helping the MVC The bills now head to the Assembly tive as well as not lasting a lifetime. are inundated by information solely American life from economic stabil- that now control the national stage! eliminate its backlog.” Speaker for further consideration. Succinctly put, COVID-19 will not regarding vaccines. But the good news ity to defenseless children. A close The risks-benefits of opening disappear but rather become dormant is that expanding technology such as personal friend and colleague and versus not re-opening of America and remain with us. 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Grewal announced August 26 with the State Police and Department of COUNTY — Union County Free- County as part of the Greening Union testing for any Garwood senior citi- gregated senior facilities and senior arrests of 21 individuals who are charged Children and Families, we want every- holder Vice Chairman Angel G. County initiative. zen will take place on Thursday, Sep- centers to test county residents who with sexually exploiting children online. one to know that there are resources to Estrada, who became the first Latino Mr. Estrada has worked with the tember 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at the may not have access to a car and The 19 men, one woman, and one juve- help children who are struggling with elected to the board in 1999, an- private and nonprofit sectors to fund Garwood Fire Department. The test- could not come to the Kean Univer- nile male were arrested in “Operation social isolation or who may be victims nounced his retirement from office youth recreation and help municipali- ing will be conducted in the sity drive-through site. Screen Capture,” a collaborative op- of trauma or abuse.” effective September 1. ties improve athletic fields. He also firehouse’s meeting room, located at All clinicians that volunteer with eration launched in response to a dra- The additional defendants arrested “I am grateful for the opportunity worked with the United Way to help 415 South Avenue, where there will Union County Mobile Units as well matic increase in reports of potential in “Operation Screen Capture” were: to have served the residents of Union bring the 211 information line to Union be a dedicated entrance door and a as the Union County Drive-Thru test- threats to children from online preda- Raymond Radziewicz, 53, of County and to have helped our fami- County. During his term as Vice Chair- dedicated exit door. ing site are registered Medical Re- tors during the Covid pandemic. Bloomfield, N.J. Former teaching as- lies and all in need,” said Mr. Estrada, man in 2007, Mr. Estrada initiated the The nasal swab Covid-19 test will serve Corp staff and are trained with Three defendants are charged with sistant at child care center who was a native of Cuba who was raised and Code Blue alert in Union County. be administered to any interested the highest clinical safety and best sexually assaulting or attempting to sexu- terminated as a result of this arrest. lives in Elizabeth. “I would also like Mr. Estrada supported the Free- Garwood senior citizen, whether or practice standards created uniquely ally assault children. Eighteen are charged Arrested July 7.Distribution of Child to thank and com- holder Scholars ini- not they are experiencing symptoms. for our county in consultation with with endangering the welfare of children Pornography (2nd degree), Possession mend all those I tiative and helped Due to high demand at laboratories, the National Guard. for possession and/or distribution of child of Child Pornography (3rd degree). worked with through implement the Ac- test results may take up to 8 days to To date, the County has tested over sexual abuse materials, including, in Brett Warfield, 21, of Carney’s Point, the years, including cess 2000 initiative, receive. To register, senior citizens 43,000 patients. Over 47 percent of many cases, child rape videos. N.J. Private security guard. Arrested my Freeholder col- which provided can call (908) 518-4307 or go to the positive cases occurring in resi- Cyber tips to the New Jersey Re- July 15.Possession of Child Pornogra- leagues, our county funding for technol- www.ucnj.org. dents 60 years of age and older. As we gional Internet Crimes Against Chil- phy (3rd degree). administrative team ogy in schools. As On May 12, Governor Phil Murphy begin to enter the next potential wave dren (ICAC) Task Force about poten- Loic Atse, 18, of Aberdeen, N.J. and staff for their chairman of the announced his plan to expand testing of both the virus and flu season, it is tial threats to children online – includ- College student. Arrested July 23.Pos- efforts in implement- Open Space Trust capacity and contact tracing for the essential for all residents, most espe- ing tips from the National Center for session of Child Pornography (3rd de- ing the vision we had Fund Committee in state of New Jersey. After Gov. cially seniors, to be tested often and Missing and Exploited Children gree). for transforming 2005, Mr. Estrada Murphy’s call to action, the county to receive their flu vaccinations. (NCMEC) – have increased up to 50 Donovan Falconer, 25, of Plainsboro, county government oversaw the distribu- percent in New Jersey since the COVID N.J. Employee of marketing and providing high- tion of more than League of Women Voters to emergency began in March, compared firm.Arrested June 25. Distribution of quality, essential ser- $1.4 million for to the same time frame last year. Many Child Pornography (2nd degree), Pos- vices for our resi- children’s recreation cases in this operation stemmed from session of Child Pornography (3rd de- dents.” and historic preser- Host Dist. 7 Candidates’ Forum cyber tips from NCMEC, but others gree). Estrada’s term was vation. involved undercover chat investigations Michael Ascough, 39, Pompton scheduled to end on Mr. Estrada works AREA – With its mission to promote the League of Women Voters of New where perpetrators were attempting to Plains, N.J. Retail employee. Arrested December 31. No re- Angel G. Estrada closely with Latino informed voting, the League of Women Jersey encourages informed and active meet children or other individuals online July 5. Distribution of Child Pornogra- placement has been community organi- Voters of New Jersey will host a virtual participation in government. Unaffili- in order to sexually assault children. phy (2nd degree), Possession of Child chosen, and his slot zations to bring their Candidates’ Forum on Saturday, Sep- ated with any political party, the league Operation Screen Capture was led Pornography (3rd degree). will remain unfilled until January. voices and concerns to the Freeholder tember 26 at 4 p.m. for candidates hosts candidates’ forums, encourages by the Division of Criminal Justice, Joseph Benestante, 65, of County Freeholder Chairman Board. He is a member of the Board seeking election to the U.S. House of voter registration and studies public New Jersey State Police, ICAC Task Bergenfield, N.J. Retired. Arrested July Alexander Mirabella, a long-time col- of Trustees of Meadowlinks and Representatives from New Jersey’s 7th policy issues. The league welcomes Force, U.S. Homeland Security Inves- 21. Distribution of Child Pornography league of Estrada on the board, of- served as Chairman of the North Jer- Congressional district. new members. Men and women of all tigations (HSI), Bergen County (2nd degree). fered congratulations and well-wishes sey Transportation Planning Au- The candidates’ forum will be live- political parties or unaffiliated are in- Prosecutor’s Office, Burlington County Shawn Daily, 45, of Browns Mills, on behalf of county government. thority (NJTPA) from 2017-2019. streamed on YouTube at NJ07 Candi- vited. Please email Prosecutor’s Office, Camden County N.J. Laborer. Arrested June 12. Posses- “As the first Latino Freeholder, An- Under Mr. Estrada’s leadership, dates Forum 2020 https:// [email protected] if you have Prosecutor’s Office, Essex County sion of Child Pornography (3rd de- gel not only worked to bring the voices Union County has advanced almost www.youtube.com/channel/ logistical questions regarding the event. Prosecutor’s Office, Gloucester County gree). and concerns of the Hispanic com- $3 million in safety improvements UCZev6Px9di9051Tl8JNedhA. Prosecutor’s Office, Mercer County Roy Dantz, 71, of Mount Laurel, munity to our board, but he also cham- and nearly $38 million in local road- Participating candidates include Prosecutor’s Office, Middlesex County N.J. Retired. Arrested June 18. Posses- pioned educational, economic and way and bridge projects. Democrat Tom Malinowski, incumbent Bill Reimbursing Prosecutor’s Office, Ocean County sion of Child Pornography (3rd de- transportation initiatives that empow- He served on the Elizabeth Housing Congressman and Republican Thomas Restaurant Owners Prosecutor’s Office, and Sussex County gree). ered all residents,” said Mr. Mirabella. Authority for five years in the capacity Kean Jr., State Senator for the 21st Prosecutor’s Office. The New Jersey Christopher Crispino, 45, of “He was great at analyzing programs of member, vice chairman and chair- Legislative District. Passes Assembly State Parole Board assisted with arrests Bellmawr, N.J. Unemployed. Arrested and took the time to ask the hard man and is a board member of the Each candidate will make a brief TRENTON – Bipartisan legisla- and search warrants. July 31. Possession of Child Pornogra- questions and understand all the intri- Selective Service System. In 2007 and opening statement and then answer tion, sponsored by Assembly Repub- The arrests, made between March 18 phy (3rd degree). cacies of county government. He will 2008, Mr. Estrada was elected Vice questions submitted by members of the lican Leader Jon Bramnick and Sen- and July 31, 2020 include the following Dwayne McCormick, 25, of Orange, be missed on this board, and we wish President of the National Association community in advance. ate President Steve Sweeney, to reim- cases: N.J. Unemployed. Arrested July 8. Dis- him all the best in his retirement.” of Hispanic County Officials. Questions for the candidates may be burse restaurants that had spent money Aaron Craiger, 34, of Oklahoma, a tribution of Child Pornography (2nd Mr. Estrada began his service on Mr. Estrada earned a Bachelor of submitted at https://forms.gle/ on supplies in preparation for indoor registered sex offender, was arrested on degree), Possession of Child Pornogra- the Freeholder Board in January 2000. Arts degrees in history and Spanish JyeRnM6J5s3uSVvB9 until Sept. 23 dining’s return passed the Assembly March 18 at a motel in Atlantic City phy (3rd degree). He served as Freeholder Chairman in from Kean College (now Kean Uni- at 5 p.m. unanimously. after he allegedly traveled from Okla- Juvenile Male, 15, of Gloucester 2004 and 2008 and Vice Chairman in versity) in Union. Mr. Estrada and his With the support of the community, “We all know how difficult it has homa to meet two men who offered him County, N.J. Unemployed. Arrested July 2003, 2007 and 2020. He was re- wife Teresa have three children, been for the restaurant business,” access to underage girls for sex. In 22. Distribution of Child Pornography elected to a seventh term in 2017. Mr. Liliana, Jorge, Daniel, and three Bramnick said during an Appropria- reality, the defendant had communi- (2nd degree), Possession of Child Por- Estrada has more than 40 years of grandchildren, Keith, Alexandra and Bill Will Allow Drivers tions Committee hearing on a confer- cated with undercover investigators nography (3rd degree). business and public service experi- Julian. Who Pass Road Test ence call August 24. “There were from the New Jersey State Police and Julian Ceballos, 31, of Hamilton ence. PUBLIC NOTICE many restaurants that spent a lot of U.S. Homeland Security Investigations. (Mercer County), N.J. Restaurant A long-time education advocate, To Operate Vehicles money getting ready to reopen, and worker. Arrested June 26.Possession of BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Jason Berry. Berry, 40, of Keansburg, Mr. Estrada was elected to the Eliza- PLANNING BOARD TRENTON – Addressing the con- unfortunately they were unable to N.J., allegedly sexually exploited a 14- Child Pornography (3rd degree). beth Board of Education in 1994 and tinued backlog of New Jersey resi- open. Hopefully, this will support our Timothy McMahon, 46, of Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- year-old girl he met on social media, reelected in 1997. He secured state NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF dents waiting to get a driver’s license restaurant industry. This is a biparti- manipulating her into sending him na- Piscataway, N.J. Electrician. Arrested funds for expansion and renovations FANWOOD, after public hearing on Au- following the months-long closure of san effort to keep them afloat during ked pictures of herself engaging in May 21. Possession of Child Pornogra- and brought college recruiters to gust 5, 2020 granted approval of a fence Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) this difficult period of time.” sexual acts. He allegedly had the girl phy (3rd degree). Elizabeth’s schools. Long before his height and front yard setback variance to offices amid Covid-19, Bill No. A- The bill, A4413, appropriates $30 Edward Kross, 66, of Carteret, N.J. Antonella Trovini for property at 130 Helen carve his initials into her legs. He then election to the school board, Mr. Street, Fanwood, being Block 100 and Lot 4442 will allow drivers who have million to the state Economic Devel- tricked the girl into revealing her Part-time firefighting instructor. Ar- Estrada served for many years in 17. passed their road tests to operate ve- opment Authority from federal block mother’s phone number and sent those rested May 28. Possession of Child Parent-Teacher Organizations, often Documents pertaining to this application hicles under the same restrictions as a grants allocated to the state from the images to her mother. Pornography (3rd degree). as president. are available for public inspection at Bor- probationary license for 60 days after CARES Act. The EDA can then pro- Henry Ziolkowski, 66, of Toms River, ough Hall during normal business hours. Alize Tejada. Tejada, 21, of Newark, As Freeholder Chairman in 2008, Ms. Antonella Trovini passing a road test was approved Au- vide direct financial support, by way N.J., allegedly sexually assaulted a very N.J. Surgery technician. Arrested July he presided over the expansion of 130 Helen Street gust 27 by the full Assembly 770. of loans or grants, to establishments young child. She allegedly videotaped 10. Possession of Child Pornography shared county-local services, Phase Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Probationary license restrictions for the costs associated with interrup- herself performing a sexual act on the (3rd degree). III of the Workforce Competitiveness 1 T - 09/03/20, The Times Fee: $15.81 include no driving between 11:01 p.m. tions caused by Gov. Phil Murphy’s child and posted the video on social Kevin Carrierri, 34, of Toms River, Project, and Go Green, a comprehen- PUBLIC NOTICE and 5 a.m., no more than one passen- Executive Order No. 158. media. N.J. Chef. Arrested July 10.Possession sive environmental program. He has ger in the vehicle with the driver, an Restaurants were set to reopen for “Reports to our Internet Crimes of Child Pornography (3rd degree). been instrumental in open space pres- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS identifying decal on the front and rear indoor dining on July 2, but Murphy Against Children Task Force of poten- Matthew Marzullo, 20, of ervation and in having thousands of PLANNING BOARD license plates for all probationary driv- pulled the plug on the plan June 29. tial predatory conduct against children Hopatcong, N.J. Restaurant food server. trees planted throughout Union NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that in ers under 21 and no use of cell phones, Some restaurant owners said that they order to protect the health, safety and are up as much as 50 percent during the Arrested July 1. Possession of Child welfare of our citizens and consistent with including hands-free. Some restric- were out thousands of dollars due to COVID emergency as homebound chil- Pornography (3rd degree). PUBLIC NOTICE the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. tions are subject to limited exceptions. the change. dren, starved for outside contact, spend First-degree charges carry a sentence 10:4-6 et seq., through standards promul- UNION COUNTY gated by the State of New Jersey, Depart- more time on their devices, and oppor- of 10 to 20 years in state prison and a INSURANCE FUND COMMISSION tunistic sexual predators target them fine of up to $200,000. Second-degree ment of Community Affairs, and Executive NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS Orders 103 and 107, the regular meeting online,” said Attorney General Grewal. charges carry a sentence of five to 10 of the Planning Board of the Township of “We urge parents to be vigilant about years in state prison and a fine of up to Please be advised the Union County Scotch Plains scheduled for Monday, Sep- the online activities of their children $150,000, while third-degree charges Insurance Fund Commission has changed tember 14, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. will be held the date of the scheduled meeting on by online/virtual means and telephoni- and warn children that the strangers carry a sentence of three of five years in Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 10:00 cally only. they meet on popular social media sites, prison and a fine of up to $15,000. AM to Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at The agenda for the meeting on Septem- apps and gaming platforms may be out Fourth-degree charges carry a sentence 10:00 AM. This meeting is scheduled at ber 14, 2020 will be posted on the Town- to harm them. We will continue to work of up to 18 months in prison and a fine the Union of County Administration Build- ship of Scotch Plains Website. Members ing, Freeholder Conference Room 6th of the public who wish to monitor and/or overtime to arrest child predators and of up to $10,000. Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, participate in the public meeting may join those who participate in the cruel ex- The charges against the defendants New Jersey. from a computer or capable device at: ploitation of children by sharing child are merely accusations and they are By: PERMA Risk Management Services Administrator Join Zoom Meeting sexual abuse materials.” presumed innocent until proven guilty. 1 T - 05/02/19, The Leader Fee: $15.30 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ In past cases, the ICAC Task Force 89492368946?pwd=dllDV2Z3aEI4NjN1UjZ has arrested child predators who used PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE uVWMyTXBHQT09 the following chat apps: Kik, Skout, TOWN OF WESTFIELD Jane & John Fietkiewicz, 806 Harding Meeting ID: 894 9236 8946 Grindr, Whisper, Omegle, Tinder, Chat BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Street. Applicants are seeking approval to Password: 893563 construct a deck contrary to Section Avenue, Chat Roulette, Wishbone, PUBLIC NOTICE FOR VIRTUAL HEAR- or join by telephone by dialing +1 646 12.04F1 and 11.09E6 of the Land Use 558 8656 and entering the above noted Live.ly, Musical.ly, Paltalk, Yubo, Hot ING TOWNSHIP OF WESTFIELD BOARD Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum OF ADJUSTMENT, In compliance with Meeting ID when prompted. or Not, Down, and Tumblr. Arrests also side yard setback of 10 feet. Proposed is Alternately, members of the public may have been made involving the gaming the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law, 5.7 feet. Ordinance allows a maximum the General Ordinances of the Township contact the Clerk/Land Use Secretary by apps Fortnite, Minecraft, and building coverage of 20%. Proposed is email at [email protected] or of Westfield and the Rules and Regula- 20.8%. Discord.Attorney General Grewal tions of the Township of Westfield Board of by phone, during regular business hours, Adjustment, and in order to comply with Daniel Brownstein, 400 Birch Place. at (908) 322-6700 x 307 prior to the meet- urged parents to familiarize themselves ing in order to ask any questions if encoun- with these and other apps and warn the Executive Orders signed by Governor Applicant is seeking approval to construct Murphy and in an effort to follow best a two-story addition contrary to Section tering any difficulty with the options de- their children about sharing informa- practices recommended by the United 12.04F1, 11.08E5, 12.04E1, 11.08E12, scribed in this notice. tion with strangers. States Center for Disease Control (CDC), 12.08C of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- Shannon Rapant PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that The Board nance requires a minimum side yard set- Clerk/Land Use Secretary “As children return to virtual learn- 1 T - 09/03/20, The Times Fee: $36.21 ing this fall, they will be spending even of Adjustment of the Town of Westfield, back of 20 feet. Proposed is 10 feet 6 New Jersey will hold a virtual meeting on inches. Ordinance allows a maximum build- more time online, in many cases with- SEPTEMBER 14, 2020, AT 7:30 PM to ing coverage of 20%. Proposed is 21.88%. out any in-person teacher supervision hear and consider the following appeals Ordinance allows a maximum floor area or peer contact,” Attorney General for bulk (c) and/or (d) variance relief from ratio of 37%. Proposed is 37.3%. Ordi- Grewal added. “This may make them requirements of the Westfield Land Use nance allows a maximum eave height of Ordinance. 22 feet. Proposed is 26 feet 4 inches. even more vulnerable. We want parents Ordinance allows a maximum height of 4 Stuart Maxwell, 519 Mountain Av- DIVORCE MEDIATION to be aware of the dangers— and, as we feet for a retaining wall. Proposed is a 6- enue. Applicant is seeking approval to foot 7 inch retaining wall with a 36-inch construct an addition at the attic level, a railing for a total retaining wall height of 9 “Problem Solving for Families in Transition” second-floor addition, and portico contrary feet 7 inches. PUBLIC NOTICE to Section 12.03D, 12.04F1, 12.04F2, TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD 12.04F3, 11.08E12 of the Land Use Ordi- The public can join the meeting and CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY nance. Ordinance requires a minimum participate electronically or by phone by front yard setback of 49.7 feet. Proposed accessing the following link https:// A FRACTION OF THE COST NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD is 47 feet 6 inches. Ordinance allows a us02web.zoom.us/j/602589976, Zoom The Township of Cranford has awarded maximum building coverage of 20%. Pro- Meeting ID#: 602-589-976, or by dialing: a Contract pursuant to the “fair and open” posed is 21.68%. Ordinance allows a maxi- 470.381.2552 or 646.518.9805. The ap- OF TRADITIONAL DIVORCE process in accordance with N.J.S.A. mum coverage with a deck of 22%. Pro- plication plans, and all documents submit- 19:44A-20.5 et seq. Such contract and posed 22.16%. Ordinance allows a maxi- ted in relation to the application are on file Resolution No. 2020-282 authorizing said mum building coverage with a deck and in the office of the Town Engineer, 959 · Divorce Mediation Contract are available for public inspec- porch of 24%. Proposed is 25.69%. Ordi- North Avenue West, Westfield, New Jer- tion at the Office of the Township Clerk. nance allows a maximum eave height of sey. A digital copy is available by contact- · Collaborative Divorce 22 feet. Proposed is 24 feet 7 inches. ing the Board Secretary Linda Jacus at AWARDED TO: Maser Consulting, P.A., [email protected], or by viewing the · Mediation Counseling 400 Valley Road, Suite 304, Mount Arling- Lisa & Peter Vieites, 723 Clark Street. documents on the Town of Westfield ton, New Jersey 07856 Applicants are seeking approval to con- website: https://www.westfieldnj.gov/. SERVICE: Provision of engineering (de- struct a front porch addition and a third- Members of the public who have any ques- · Attorney Review sign services, bidding services and con- floor addition contrary to Section 11.09E5/ tions, comments, or concerns regarding struction administration services) services 12.03D, 11.09E6, 11.09E8 of the Land the remote meeting process, or who are in connection with the James Avenue Drain- Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a mini- unable to access the plans digitally, should THE LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL R. MAGARIL age Improvements Project mum front yard setback of 43.93 feet. contact the Board Secretary Linda Jacus FEE: Not to Exceed $48,000.00 Proposed is 38.59 feet. Ordinance requires at (908) 789-4100, extension 4602, or by DATE: August 24, 2020 a minimum side yard setback of 10 feet. email [email protected]. 1044 Route 22 W. Ste. 2 Mountainside, NJ 07092 (908) 389-0100 Proposed is 9.44 feet. Ordinance allows a Patricia Donahue, RMC Linda Jacus maximum story height of 2 ½ stories. Pro- Board Secretary Visit our website at www.magaril.com e-mail: [email protected] Township Clerk posed is a story height of 3 stories. 1 T - 09/03/20, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 09/03/20, The Leader Fee: $87.21 Page 4 Thursday, September 3, 2020 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION

ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — TIMES Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the County of Union, New Jersey Union County Clerk Answers Voter DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Diction Deception Members of: Questions Regarding Use of Drop Boxes Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association In the August 27, 2020 edition of [email protected]. rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey sharp enough to discern this deception of The Westfield Leader, a resident listed How do I know that the ballot drop diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West several questions about the use of box is secure and cannot be tam- If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 drop boxes for Vote-by-Mail ballots pered with? guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 for the 2020 General Election. The drop boxes are placed in loca- vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at I appreciate the opportunity to tions that are subject to monitoring you get all four – You must have a lot of clarify what is meant by Vote-by- and surveillance. Only authorized free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Mail. Although the name refers to personnel can access the drop boxes. All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Gale Force Media, L.L.C. mail, there are in fact four ways to When it is time to empty the con- come from the board game Diction return a Vote-by-Mail ballot. Voters tents of the ballot box, will there be Deception. Suzette F. Stalker Lauren S. Barr Jeff Gruman Answers to last week’s arcane words. COMMUNITY EDITOR PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SALES MANAGER can choose any of these options. representatives of both parties Voters can use the pre-paid enve- present? Will the ballot boxes be 1. Souter – A shoemaker Horace R. Corbin David B. Corbin Kim Prata 2. Iatrology – The science of medicine PUBLISHER EMERITUS MANAGING EDITOR & SPORTS EDITOR PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE lope to send the ballot by U.S. Post. emptied periodically during the 3. Oeuvres – Literary works To help ensure their ballots arrive on month of October? 4. Terpsichorean – A dancer Robert P. Connelly time, I strongly urge voters to fill out The ballot boxes will be emptied BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER and mail their ballots as soon as they on a daily basis, with the final collec- GRIFFIER are received. tion taking place when the polls close 1. A jewler’s gouging tool for working SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe in a depression, as in engraving metal One-year – $44 • Two-year – $84 • Three-year – $122 Voters can bring the ballot to any at 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, 2. A recorder or registrar one of the secure, official ballot drop November 3. A bipartisan team of 3. A shelf behind an altar for candle- boxes available in Union County. authorized personnel will empty the sticks These boxes are open on a 24/7 basis boxes. 4. Coarse iron ore and will be kept open until the polls Please explain the process by UNGULATE Educator’s Corner: close at 8 p.m. on Election Day. which ballots are stored and counted. 1. Having hoofs Voters can bring the ballot to my Vote-by-Mail ballots have been a 2. To saturate; soak main office in the County Court- fixture in New Jersey elections for 3. Showing patience; calmness house at 2 Broad Street in Elizabeth, many years and will be stored se- 4. To give a wavy form, margin, or Attitudes Are Essential surface to my annex office at 300 North curely and counted by optical scan- VENATIC By JENNIFER GLACKIN incoming kindergartner. toward school will have an impact Avenue East in Westfield or to the ner in accordance with standard prac- 1. Acting by poisoning Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Board of Elections office at 271 tice. Please note that, as is the case Let’s be honest - the current on a child’s attitude about school, 2. Fond of or living by hunting Welcome to The Westfield North Broad Street Elizabeth. with every election, all Vote-by-Mail 3. Easily bribed or corrupted school situation sucks. (Yes, I have in whatever form it’s presented. A limited number of polling places ballots are included in the final, offi- 4. Nomadic; roving Leader/Times’s first Educator’s a degree in English, a plethora of In my time as an educator, I saw will be available in each of the 21 cial tally rendered by my office. DEPASCENT Corner! My hope is that this little words at my fingertips and I still this first-hand. One parent told my municipalities on Election Day. Vot- For those who plan to vote in per- 1. Impoverished; poor parcel of the paper helps you in went with “sucks.”) It sucks for principal that she would get “I ers may bring their Vote-by-Mail bal- son on November 3, please explain 2. Feeding some way – whether it sheds some lots to their designated polling place how the process will be different. 3. Lacking adequate mental power everyone. Administrators, teach- want (Glackin) bumper stickers” 4. Apathetic; disinterested light on your child’s education or ers, parents, kids. Everyone. While if it meant her daughter could have until the polls close at 8 p.m. Please To prevent the spread of the Covid- gives you a fun activity to help fill opinions on reopening are wide- me as a teacher again; while a note that voters who choose to vote 19 virus, in-person voters must wear the extra hours. Today’s Topic: ranging, most people seem to agree different student told me, “my in person at their polling place will masks and observe social distance Candidate making the best of school restart. that little about this upcoming mother said the way you do this is be provided with a provisional paper and use a paper provisional ballot Statements Welcome A few weeks ago, I stumbled ballot. Voting machines will be avail- provided at their polling place. Vot- school year is “normal.” stupid.” The parent’s attitude able only to persons with disabili- ing machines will only be used by Candidates for elected office are upon a social media post that has Personal relationships are a greatly influenced their child’s ties. persons with disabilities who cannot invited to submit op-ed columns become a “mommy mantra” in part of what will still be normal. view of me as an educator, and For additional details, including a fill out a paper ballot. Please note each week. Columns should be stressful situations, like when my Teacher/student, parent/teacher, therefore the rest of our year to- list of ballot drop box locations and that, as is the case for every election, between 250 and 500 words, and two-year-old throws his seven- student/parent – these parings gether. polling places, please refer to the all provisional ballots are included be issue based with no personal teenth tantrum of the hour. “Re- and ultimately the three com- It’s hard to accept that this is the “Frequently Asked Questions” in the final, official tally rendered by attacks on opponents. member, someone is learning to be bined are an integral part of ev- situation we are in, but it is. Be posted on my Elections website, my office. a human from you.” ery school year but are critically honest with the kids in your life. unioncountyvotes.com, and on the If I requested a mail-in ballot but These words wind their way important for this upcoming Show them the way to make the free ucvotes app for mobile devices. decide to vote in person on Election Brightwood is a Gift through my brain and remind me to I also encourage voters with ques- Day, can I vote in person? year, especially for the social- best of an undesirable situation. tions to contact my office by calling Voters who request a Vote-by-Mail We Should Appreciate breathe through the frustration and emotional component of our How you handle what is thrown at stay calm. It has also been helpful the Elections Division at (908)527- ballot and do not it receive by Elec- I have been a resident in the children’s education. you is ultimately how our kids will 4996 or emailing [email protected]. tion Day can vote in person at their Brightwood section of Westfield for with the upcoming school year. A quick search on Google handle what is thrown at them. It’s As to the specific questions raised polling place and use a provisional nearly thirty years. Like most people As a parent, teacher, and jour- Scholar resulted in 53,200 articles how they will learn to be a human. in the letter: paper ballot. The polling places are in this area, I was attracted to the nalist, I have researched A LOT for “parental attitudes influence in *** Is there a plan to distribute more also available to voters who receive natural wooded environment that ex- about school reopening. Varied education” published in the last Jennifer Glackin is a certified ballot boxes in Union County? a Vote-by-Mail ballot but prefer to ists in this neighborhood, which in- hybrid plans, all virtual prepara- four years. Delve a bit deeper and P-6 educator with a Master’s De- For the November 3 General Elec- vote in person, so long as they have cludes Brightwood Park and tions, state guidance, HVAC main- you find studies that link parental gree in Early Childhood Educa- tion, a total of 13 locations are ex- not already returned their ballot. Gregory’s Pond. tenance, teacher reactions, parent attitude and student achievement tion. She was an educator for pected. There were five locations for Where can I personally hand in Brightwood Park offers a small, reactions, student reactions - I’ve in particular subjects like literacy over a decade before staying home the July 7 Primary Election. my ballot to a person? quiet, peaceful and safe habitat to the read about it all and experienced How do you intend to communi- As is the case for every election, little wildlife that still survives in or math. The same stands to reason with her children and becoming a cate this information to residents? voters who deliver a Vote-by-Mail Westfield. It is a unique, idyllic ref- some of it myself as a parent of an that a parent or caregiver’s attitude freelance writer. The drop box locations will be ballot in person to my main or annex uge where people can go in our town available on my elections website at offices will hand their ballot my staff to enjoy a serene natural setting. unioncountyvotes.com, on my free and will observe as my staff places Brightwood Park is the home of deer Gratitude Can Make UC Votes app for mobile devices and their ballot in a secure box. Please (yes, they eat my hostas, too!), red on the Board of Elections website at note that voters who deliver ballots fox, coyote, Great Blue Heron among ucnj.org/boe. Five of the locations to my offices will need to provide a multitude of birds, turtles and but- have already been announced and their New Jersey Driver’s License terflies in a wonderful setting of trees Bad Times Better are posted. Additional locations will and sign a registry. and wildflowers that surround a pond. be announced and posted in the com- Again, thank you for helping to It is a special place to take our chil- By PATRICIA STECKLER, Ph.D. At first, Kalanithi sank into a author, Janice Kaplan, contacted ing weeks. raise awareness about voting in the dren and grandchildren, sharing with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times swarm of uncertainty. Should he Hance for an update. (Kaplan, the As with all County Clerk an- 2020 General Election. Thousands them our appreciation and respect of Have you noticed how gratitude move to Wisconsin to upgrade his former editor of Parade magazine, nouncements, the locations will be of Union County voters routinely wildlife while enjoying nature in its and difficulties in life often go hand career or give up neurosurgery alto- also penned The Gratitude Diaries.) publicized through the media and use Vote-by-Mail to ensure that their simplest form. in hand? Despite the privations and gether? Write his memoir, or start a Embedded in a “haze of hopeless- through Union County’ social media voice is heard on Election Day, and Some are looking to preserve the uncertainties of life now, people family? ness,” Hance had struggled might- and First Alert systems. I welcome the opportunity to edu- older homes in our town. Why not frequently count their blessings: I’m Kalanithi put aside his perpetual ily. Sorrow still enshrouded her un- In addition, voters can contact my cate new users about the process. look at preserving the gift of natural so glad to have a roof over my head. future focus to fully relish his remain- til a psychologist on Oprah touted Elections Division with any ques- beauty in this small tranquil setting I’m grateful that my kids are keeping months. He combined his pas- practicing gratitude and explained tions they may have by calling Joanne Rajoppi called Brightwood Park and find an- ing healthy. Groceries are finally sions and decided to stay in Califor- that “in the moments you feel grate- (908)527-4996 or emailing Union County Clerk other more appropriate spot in Union available. At least I can tele-visit nia as a neurosurgeon. He dove into ful, you can’t be sad.” County for trail bikes? with my older parents or drop off fine literature – an abiding joy for Hance embarked on a gratitude goodies for them. him, while he wrote his memoir. He project to write thank-you cards to SPF Group Looks to Address Karen Troiano No one is grateful for losses or connected more deeply to his wife, the scores of strangers who’d sent Westfield struggles with health, family, or fi- and they decided to have a baby. kind notes, gifts, and donations. She Racial Biases in Schools nances. Yet significant reversals in “The real question we face,” also crafted a daily gratitude list, any of these arenas can highlight Kalanithi writes, “is not how long, despite how arduous it was. “Writ- It was so heartening to read of the Scotch Plains Mayor Al Smith Take Advantage of Us, what’s most precious. A deliberate but rather how we will live.” He ing the list takes work for me. I have forward motion initiated when the vowed “work won’t stop once the Promote Your Business practice of appreciating what we made every moment count. to keep reminding myself not to Joint Committee on Truth, Racial listening sessions are done.” We en- value can help squire us through In another life story, the pursuit skip it. But the feeling lasts, so it’s Healing and Transformation thusiastically join him in that resolve. Display Ad Creation adversity. of meaning and gratitude arose af- worth it,” said Hance. (TRHT) held listening sessions last REAL Parents x SPF welcome Stand-Alone Inserts Paul Kalanithi, the young neuro- ter a tragic car accident. Jackie Even under the worst of times, week in pursuit of improving rela- and encourage all residents to join Marketing Assistance scientist, wrote his deeply poignant Hance’s three daughters, ages five, fine-tuning priorities and a daily tions and remedying both racial bias our effort. 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State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Tom Malinowski (D) 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 75-77 N. Bridge St., Somerville, N.J. 08876 Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 547-3307 (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asm. Jim Kennedy (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] 251 North Ave. West 34 E. Cherry St. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Rahway, N.J. 07065 12th Congressional District (908) 232-2073 (732) 943-2660 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asw. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 3, 2020 Page 5 Candidate Letters Letters to the Editor Garwood Council Candidates Historic Preservation Should Not Mean Historic Preservation Necessary to Proud of Covid-19 Response Property Owner Rights Eliminated Keep Neighborhoods Intact We are eager to embark on this Now more than ever, we need to I am so happy to see the Town of ished shortly, by the way), and the upcoming campaign season because maintain both a proactive and re- I have read with much interest the rageous example of members and Westfield being proactive concern- neighborhood took off again. The we believe Garwood needs to main- sponsive local government. We need previous Letters to the Editor for and donors coming together to place the ing Historic Preservation! trees too grew up around the hous- tain strong leadership. We need to to continue to be proactive in looking against the revised Historic Preserva- site on the National Register of His- I was on the Planning Board and ing that did not fit and helped to stay strong against this Covid-19 pan- for cost savings, like we did on light- tion Ordinance. In my prior tenure as toric Places and have raised over $1.2 also for many years on the Historic bring back the historic streetscape. demic, stay strong with a fiscally re- ing efficiency. We need to continue to the Downtown Westfield Corpora- million and many in-kind donations Preservation Commission in Today, most of the homes are again sponsible municipal budget and stay be proactive in engaging the public, tion Executive Director, I am proud of significant value to restore a dete- Westfield. On both boards, people single-family and looking very, very strong to continue to deliver the ser- like we are doing with the bicycle of the historic preservation and resto- riorated town-owned property over would come out to meetings in arms fine. The Downtown Westfield Cor- vices residents deserve. network plan. We need to continue to ration work and partnership we de- many years. It is one of the Union about some house that was being reno- poration helped too by uniting the Under our team’s Democratic lead- be hands on with projects going on in veloped with property owners of many County Four Centuries in a Weekend vated or about to be demolished but it Southside with the Northside as one ership, Garwood has been clear about town, like negotiating with the utility downtown buildings. My last two sites, enjoyed by many visitors and was ALWAYS too late. Nothing can downtown in both look and feel. A keeping both the public and the em- companies to increase paving of our projects particularly: Arcanum Hall was recently locally designated as be done after the fact, and even if special thanks to then-Mayor Tom ployees safe during this pandemic. streets. Most of all, we need to con- and The Flat Iron Building are ex- historic along with Triangle Park. It’s enough people successfully lobby for Jardim for he and his administra- Even with our small population, our tinue to be responsive to you – the amples of property owners who col- unfortunate that the town, during the change, it was always too late for tion gave us the moral support we percent of positive Covid-19 cases has residents. We are committed to an- laborated, made tremendous invest- current historic preservation debate, what motivated them in the first place needed to make such progress pos- been minimal. By taking precautions swering all of your calls and emails. ment and demonstrated courage to recently refused to sign a $750,000 for they become “grandfathered” into sible. within the DPW, Police and Adminis- We are committed to listening to you respect the architectural and signifi- state grant application that I wrote on the old rules. The point is it does not take very trative departments immediately when before we make decisions. Please cance of those landmarks to our com- behalf of the WHS for an Archive and Back in the early ’90s, I bought a much to ruin an entire neighborhood. the pandemic hit, Garwood was able contact us anytime, munity. While the DWC Design Com- Education Center planned for many house on Boulevard. At that time that Sometimes all it takes is one home to carry out our essential operations [email protected] or (908) mittee could only provide a façade years. It was not resolved until the whole first block of Carlton, Ross out of place, but if you don’t already without needing private contractors or 380-3196 and grant to guide much of the design and day before the deadline and only when Place and Boulevard was in terrible have an ordinance to prevent wanton support from other towns. We must [email protected] or restoration, these projects and many WHS agreed to scale down the build- shape with most of the zoning laws destruction, there is nothing anyone continue to take proper precautions (908) 413-5615. others were done without additional ing plans significantly. being regular violated for illegal use can do. We almost lost the “Watcher” and lead by example. We look forward to getting our bureaucracy or the Historic Preserva- I do not support the revised His- as multi-families, and really, this house recently on Boulevard, and Additionally, our team has priori- message out there and, most impor- tion Ordinance. toric Preservation Ordinance in its whole historic area was blighted by having been in the house – it would tized enhanced communication with tantly, hearing from you in the com- I often interacted with Westfield’s current form. Eliminating property neglect. Why you might ask? Well, have been a great loss to the neigh- the public. The Borough Facebook page ing months as we seek your support Historic Preservation Commission owner rights is just wrong and disin- the whole area was once anchored by borhood. It is as beautiful both inside and newly revamped Borough website for Garwood Council. Please enjoy (HPC, which praised our work down- genuous. I used to find it frustrating an Academy (a town school), which and out, and part of the charm on the are updated much more frequently than the rest of summer and have a happy town) and encouraged them to be- that the wheels of government move later was replaced by the Masonic Boulevard is the large homes on large ever before. Beginning in early April, a and safe Labor Day Weekend. come a Certified Local Government slowly, but if you haven’t been pay- Temple (the road renamed from Acad- lots. weekly newsletter is being sent to sub- so that property owners may take ad- ing attention during this pandemic, emy Place to Temple Place). These I will never understand why buy- scribers with important information. Russ Graham vantage of historic tax credits. NJ is there has been a dizzying amount of buildings were the anchor for the ers in a town like Westfield (where Mayor Sara Todisco continues to hold Vincent Kearney one of the few states that do not offer initiatives and ordinance changes that neighborhood and went well with the we literally have every style of home Facebook Live QandA sessions hosted Democrat Garwood Council state historic tax credits, although it is would typically require the benefit of large lots and homes in the area. Well, from the modern to the colonial) by Garwood Live. Candidates encouraging to see that Bill S-412 public input – not through Zoom the Temple fell out of use and at one would want to pluck one house out Historic Property Reinvestment Act meetings. While there has been much point was wanting to be converted to completely and be incongruent with has been recently released from com- written about the HPC and the town condominiums but our town did not the neighborhood, but people do. It Tone Deaf: Freeholders Vote to mittee, which would provide tax cred- not “intending” to exercise its full know much about condos back then is time to stop that loss and keep its to homeowners and commercial power provided in this pending ordi- and did not allow it. And a short while what neighborhoods we can intact. Construct Buildings in Elizabeth property owners. nance, why should it be allowed? later there was a “mysterious” small Most preservation codes pretty I have also been involved in the I have read “what people want from fire, which was a good excuse to tear much let you do what you want as In New Jersey, families are tighten- to the realities around them. Opera- rehabilitation of the 1870s Reeve their leaders is truth and facts.” I urge down one of the leading examples of long as you maintain the character ing their belts and businesses are scal- tional spending has continued at the History and Cultural Resource Cen- you to determine for yourself the truth Egyptian Revival architecture in New of the home from the view of the ing back. The Covid-19 pandemic has same level as last year, and capital ter with the Westfield Historical Soci- and facts of this ordinance before it is Jersey and in came the Staten Island- street. I’ve restored many homes hit Union County hard, and we are all spending has not decreased at all. This ety (WHS), an independent nonprofit voted on September 8. style two-family homes in its place – with modern conveniences, new making sacrifices to get by. But the latest spending spree on two new build- organization, for over 20 years. This nice but completely incongruent with windows and roofs, but they all fit Democrat county politicians representing complexes is tone deaf to the reali- project was an extraordinary and cou- Sherry Cronin the neighborhood. The neighborhood in perfectly, and that is what main- ing us are charging forward, full steam ties all of us are facing in Union County. Westfield was forever changed and really led to tains the property values of any ahead with a new $100 million, tax- Moreover, with an unemployment rate its quick decline. Part of it was also neighborhood. payer-funded project. of 13.8 percent across the state and the township’s neglect of the The time to act is now. Too much At its meeting last week, you may not similarly across our county, I am disap- Covid-19 Mobile Testing Unit streetscapes too, as Ross Place was was already lost. It is a real business have noticed, but the Union County pointed that our elected officials con- much wider to accommodate the grand in Westfield – and many towns – for Board of Commissioners (formerly tinue the status quo of increased spend- Boulevard and large school, and later developers to seek out and find large freeholders) voted to construct two new ing while they slowly deliver the $100 Begins Offering Saliva Tests the Temple, and it was just left that lots so two homes can be dropped in, buildings in Elizabeth at a cost of $100 million dollars in aid in federal dollars way because not many cared at the and the out-of-town developer reaps to $145 million dollars. Yes, you read to the small businesses that desperately COUNTY – The Union County Tests will be administered at Sanford time nor understood what had hap- the reward and then seeks another that correctly, a project exclusive of need them in our towns. Covid-19 Mobile Test Unit is now of- Park, located at 274 Hillside Avenue, pened. The large trees died and were property to do it all again. Every borrowing costs will run between $100 What can you the voter do about it in fering residents free Covid-19 saliva from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. No appointment never replanted, and I could go on planning board knows these develop- and $145 million dollars. Union County? Vote for my colleagues tests. The saliva tests will be adminis- is required for this Mobile Test Unit and on. ers. The developers themselves know While many of us struggle during (Mark Shore and Paul Verzosa) and tered by the Mobile Test Unit during all visit. Ultimately, when I moved there, what they are doing and often say this difficult time, Union County Demo- me in this year’s election. We will say scheduled upcoming community vis- “The Mobile Test Unit has enabled we formed a neighborhood group “please approve this plan otherwise crat politicians refuse to share the pain. no to out-of-touch spending and will its. hundreds of our most vulnerable resi- (The Boulevard Historic Associa- we will want to do another plan that The nine members of the Union County tighten the belt on county finances so The Mobile Test Unit will exclu- dents to receive a Covid-19 test in a tion) and petitioned the town to start we don’t need your approval for but Board of Commissioners are tone deaf we can limit the tax burdens on our sively administer saliva tests at all com- familiar, convenient location. The new enforcing the zoning laws in that will look much worse,” and reluc- struggling families and businesses. We munity visits going forward. Test re- community program expands on this part of town. I restored my home tantly, the planning board knows this PUBLIC NOTICE will work on innovative solutions to sults will be available within 3 days, effort by offering saliva tests to our and two more on the Boulevard, and is true and tries to get the best they can BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE increase work from home incentives which is sooner than the conventional residents,” said Freeholder Chairman others did the same. We lobbied and for their town. PLANNING BOARD for county workers so there is no longer swab test. This new community pro- Alexander Mirabella. “Saliva tests are got the town to narrow Ross Place NOTICE OF DECISION a long-term need for rents in Eliza- gram builds on the Mobile Test Unit’s less invasive, and the test results come (home of Ross Manor by the way, Todd Evans PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a me- beth. Most of all, we will work as ongoing work of providing on-site tests in faster.” which is scheduled to be demol- Mountainside morializing resolution was adopted at the partners with you to make Union for seniors in congregate housing and Any Union County resident can make August 25, 2020 meeting in the following County a place you can afford to live for other at-risk populations in Union an appointment at any Mobile Test Unit matter: and stay for years to come. County. site, regardless of the municipality in 16% Rate Decrease Applicant: Alison Griggs The Union County Mobile Test Unit which they live. Appointments are re- Location: Block 3.09, Lot 2 – 323 Par- tridge Run, Mountainside, New Jersey Joe Sarno will start using the Covid-19 saliva tests quired for all community walkup test- Date of Decision: July 28, 2020 Republican Candidate for Union at the next community visit scheduled ing visits unless otherwise stated. Action Taken: Placement of a generator County Board of Commissioners for Thursday, September 3 in Hillside. Testing is free of charge, and no requiring variance relief from Section 1003 doctor visit or car is needed; all tests are (3) (1) (F) conducted on a walk-up basis with Applicant: Donna M. Camera PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE masks and social distance required. Location: Block 4C, Lot 26A- 1367 Out- look Drive, Mountainside, New Jersey TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD radio and emergency power equipment. In Residents should bring a tablet or smart Date of Decision: July 28, 2020 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT this proposal, the Applicants shall each phone with them. Those being tested Action Taken: Installation of solar pan- seek the following variances: use vari- are asked not to eat or drink 30 minutes Please take notice that New York SMSA ance to permit the telecommunications els requiring variance relief from Section Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wire- prior to testing. 1008 (b) use which is not permitted in the E-1 Zone less, T-Mobile Northeast LLC (“T-Mobile”) (Cranford Code §255-37I (5) & (6)), height To pick a location, date and time, and A copy of the resolution is on file and and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC variance to permit the tower to have a to make an appointment online, visit available for inspection in the Office of the (“AT&T”) (collectively the Applicants), have height of approximately 135 feet to the top ucnj.org/coronavirus-update/walk-up. Township Clerk located at 1385 Route 22, made application to the Cranford Town- of the tower and 143 feet to the top of the Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 during ship Zoning Board of Adjustment for site proposed concealment branches, with the Union County residents who need to regular business hours. plan and variance approval [pursuant to top of the Verizon Wireless antennas pro- make an appointment by phone can call By Order of the Planning Board, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(d)(1)&(6) and N.J.S.A. posed at approximately 138 feet, the top of (908) 518-4307 for assistance. Theresa Snyder, Board Clerk 40:55D-70(c)(1)&(2)] to permit the con- the AT&T antennas to be approximately Municipal governments, nonprofit 1 T - 09/03/20, The Leader Fee: $27.03 struction and operation of a wireless com- 128 feet and the top of the T-Mobile anten- munications facility on a portion of the nas to be approximately 119 feet above organizations and other community PUBLIC NOTICE Union County College campus, 1033 grade where a height of 70 feet is permit- groups can call the Union County Of- Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jer- ted in Code §255-37I (10)(a); variance for TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD fice of Emergency Management at (908) sey. The college campus, which is located the setback of the tower to the closest 654-9881 to request a visit from the CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY in the E-1 zone, includes Block 121, Lots 1, property line to permit a setback of ap- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 2.01, 2.02, 3, 4 & 5 and Block 122, Lot 25, proximately 59 feet 3 inches, rather than Mobile Test Unit. as shown on the Cranford Tax Assess- 178 feet 9 inches required by Code §255- In addition, the free Union County The Township Committee of the Town- ment Map. The facility will be located on 37I(10)(b)(1); variance for the separation ship of Cranford has authorized an award Covid-19 Drive-Through Test Cen- Block 121, Lot 2.01 with access thereto from the nearest residential unit to permit ter at Kean University has conducted of contract for Proactive and Emergency utilizing Campus Road which is on Block a separation of approximately 362 feet 10 Cleaning and Disinfecting Services. Such 121, Lot 3. Verizon Wireless has entered inches to the dwelling on Block 119, Lot 17, more than 43,000 tests for Union contract and Resolution No. 2020-287 into a lease with Union County College rather than 429 feet required by Code County residents as well as front line authorizing said contract are available for and T-Mobile and AT&T will be subleasing §255-37I(10)(c); and setback variances to public inspection at the office of the Town- emergency and medical personnel in from Verizon Wireless. The Applicants have the interior property line to permit the equip- New Jersey. ship Clerk. submitted two alternative proposals to the ment compound to have a setback of 43 AWARDED TO: First Knight Enterprises, Board for its consideration. The first pro- feet 6 inches, the AT&T generator to have For more information and updates Inc., t/a Servpro of Central Union and West- posal is for a facility consisting generally of a setback of 47 feet 8 inches, and the on all Union County services during ern Essex Counties, 1094 Globe Avenue, an approximately 140-foot-tall monopole Verizon Wireless generator to have a set- the COVID-19 outbreak, including Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 designed as a faux tree with branches back of 48 feet 1 inch, where a setback of guidance for using the Drive-Through SERVICE: Proactive and Emergency extending to approximately 148 feet, lo- 50 feet is required by Code §255-37G(1)(b). Cleaning and Disinfecting Services cated within a 48 foot by 48 foot fenced The second alternative proposal is also Test Center at Kean University and a FEE: Provide Custodial Services at a compound which will house the Applicants’ located on Block 121, Lot 2.01 with access list of locations for the Mobile Test rate of $0.45 per square foot and $0.55 per radio and emergency power equipment. In thereto utilizing Campus Road which is on Unit, visit ucnj.org/coronavirus-up- square foot for Emergency Responses. this proposal, the Applicants shall each Block 121, Lot 3. date. DATE: August 24, 2020 seek the following variances: use vari- In either proposal, and if so required, ance to permit the telecommunications variances to permit more than one principal Patricia Donahue, RMC use which is not permitted in the E-1 Zone use on a lot, for the continuation of an Township Clerk (Cranford Code §255-37I (5) & (6)), height existing non-conforming lot area (Code §255- Interiors So Lovely, You’ll Want to Stay Home 1 T - 09/03/20, The Leader Fee: $22.95 variance to permit the tower to have a 37G(1)(c)) and open space ratio (Code §255- height of approximately 140 feet to the top 37G(1)(e)), and any additional variances, PUBLIC NOTICE of the tower and 148 feet to the top of the waivers or other relief required by the Board proposed concealment branches, with the Think “Superior” For: TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD after its review of this application. top of the Verizon Wireless antennas pro- CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY The Zoning Board has scheduled a VIR- posed at approximately 143 feet, the top of TUAL PUBLIC HEARING to continue its • Expert Consultation Services NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD the AT&T antennas to be approximately review of this application for September CHANGE ORDER 133 feet and the top of the T-Mobile anten- 14, 2020 at 7:45 P.M. via Google Meet. nas to be approximately 124 feet above • Space Planning / Room Layouts The Township of Cranford has autho- Members of the public, either directly or grade where a height of 70 feet is permit- rized Contract Change Order Numbers 2, through their attorney or agent, may join ted in Code §255-37I (10)(a); variance for • Remodeling Services 3 and 4 for various items of work for the the meeting using a computer, laptop, smart the setback of the tower to the closest New Jersey Department of Transportation phone, tablet or other electronic device by property line to permit a setback of ap- • All Interior Related Products: (NJ DOT) Fiscal Years (FY) 2017 and going to the following link: proximately 112 feet 9 inches, rather than 2018 South Union Avenue Improvements meet.google.com/gio-opja-qzh. Members 185 feet permitted by Code §255- Furniture Floor Coverings Project. Resolution No. 2020-283 which of the public may also dial into the virtual 37I(10)(b)(1); variance for the separation authorized such change order and as well meeting using the following call in number: Lighting Window Treatments from the nearest residential unit to permit as the original award of contract to P&A +1 470-310-0979 (PIN: 129823155). In a separation of approximately 229 feet Construction, Inc. are available for public addition, members of the public may view Accessorizing & Finishing Touches seven inches to the dwelling on Block 119, inspection at the office of the Municipal the hearing by tuning in to Cranford TV-35 Lot 17, rather than 444 feet required by Clerk. on their television or via livestream on Code §255-37I(10)(c); and if so required, Cranford TV’s-35 Facebook page. The AWARDED TO: P & A Construction, variances to permit more than one princi- application, plans and related documents Inc., 650 Leesville Avenue, Rahway, New pal use on a lot, for the continuation of an are available on the Township of Cranford’s Jersey, 07065 existing non-conforming lot area (Code website or by contacting the Board’s ad- SERVICE: New Jersey Department of §255-37G(1)(c)) and open space ratio ministrator, Ms. Kathy Lenahan at Transportation (NJ DOT) Fiscal Years (FY) (Code §255-37G(1)(e)). 908.709.7211 or via email at k- 2017 and 2018 South Union Avenue Im- The second, alternative proposal, is for [email protected] or by contacting provements Project a facility consisting generally of an ap- the undersigned at 201.391.3737. Joanne Womelsdorf, IFDA, ASID allied NOT TO EXCEED: $45,777.72 proximately 135-foot-tall monopole de- Price, Meese, Shulman & DATE: August 24, 2020 signed as a faux tree with branches ex- D’Arminio, P.C. Phone: 908.232.3875 tending to approximately 143 feet, located Patricia Donahue, RMC Attorneys for the Applicants within a 40 foot by 60 foot fenced com- Township Clerk By: Gregory D. Meese www.superiorinteriorsofnj.com pound which will house the Applicants’ 1 T - 09/03/20, The Leader Fee: $26.01 1 T - 09/03/20, The Leader Fee: $122.40 Page 6 Thursday, September 3, 2020 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. 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Hamilton, Emma Hanley, Maxwell Switlyk, Lillian Talmont, mas Chirichella, Christopher Singh, Dylan Sturdevant, Brianna Chen, Sophia Cheripka, Alexandra Donnelly, Maia Dragowski, Chelsea Spencer Harding, Cooper Harris, Sean Hasumi Tanemori, Jakob Composto, Gillian Constantinou, Vaca, Ethan Vernick, Kevin Vricella- Cicala, Catherine Collins, Ethan Duan, Samantha Eisman, Katherine Hazard, Elizabeth Healy, Audrey Tannenbaum, Max Tennant, Philip Liam Culkin, Eric Daaleman, Stokes, Sophia Wayner, Jakob White, Composto, Julia Consales, Daniel Evans, Maxwell Feldman, Dylan Heber, William Heflin, Elizabeth Tepper, Julia Tompkins, Demi Gabrielle DeCotiis, Jillian Alissa Witzel, Sydney Wong, Jake Cortese, Scarlette Cozzini, Owen Ferraro, Abigail Flynn, Jenna Foley, Herz, Allison Hinkel, Megan Hinkel, Tsavekou, Sivaji Turimella, Sumana DeDomenico, Clea Demuynck, Zrebiec Craig, Jessica Currie, Jessica Emilia Fowler, Ronan Fowler, Elise Samantha Hoffmann, Jacob Turimella, Brandon Vazquez, Ruth D’Agosta, Elaine Deignan, Cooper Fox, Celia Frank, Hannah Holtzman, Jessica Isser, Emma Verga, Adam Wachtel, Amanda DelGandio, Owen Dembiec, Chris- Frankhouser, Andrew Galella, Patrick Jepsen, Julia Johnson-Milstein, Wagner, Brooke Walden, Nicholas Temple Highlights Plans For tian Dencker, Anushka Desai, Allison Gallagher, Charles Garretson, Riley Rohan Jonsson, Thomas Joseph, Walsweer, Angela Wang, Alex DiFalco, Gavin Dokko, Alexis Gasson, James Gefken, Amelia Jonathan Keenan, Jackson Kehler, Weinberg, Emma Wojcik, Brianna Dombalis, Natalia Dragnea, Alexa Golub, John Gonzalez, Manuel Laurajane Kehler, Jack Kiely, Emily Worms, Etan Zeller Maclean, Abbey Observing Rosh Hashanah Dudkiewicz, Jeremy Dudzinski, Gonzalez, Daniel Gotz, Colin Klag, Xenia Kobori, D’aja Koonce, Zidel Alexander Duncan, Ciara Dursee, Guinane, Russell Gurland, James Jeremy Kornfeld, Brendan Kotiga, Honor Roll SCOTCH PLAINS – Congrega- Congregation Beth Israel also will Ryan Dwan, Hannah Everett, Sutton Haley, Tyrone Hamilton, Lindsey Grace Lanza, Madeleine Learner, Grade 9 tion Beth Israel will offer a combina- hold a free family service on Erev Factor, Olivia Falletta, Paige Felter, Hamlin, Eric Harnisher, Matthew Veronika Len, Aidan Liptack, Julia Miriam Altersohn, Aidan Arabatzis, tion of virtual and in-person socially- Rosh Hashanah, Friday evening, Sep- Kaelin , Ferguson, Gaetano Ferrara, Heimall, Evan Hickey, Avery Hoeft, Mackey, Tyler Mackey, Gianna Ronnie Aronson, Alexandria Becker, distant services and events in cel- tember 18, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Melissa Fiorentino, Jasper Fitzgerald- Katherine Hoerle, Ashley Hu, Rachel Mangiamele, Emily Mautone, Eliza- Alex Bergman, Jason Billings, Anna ebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jew- This child-friendly service will be Jones, Jackson Gagliardi, Joseph Hu, Amaechi Ijoma, Jordyn Ives, beth McGuire, Kathryn McHugh, Bongiovanni, Michael Bongiovanni, ish New Year. The synagogue’s Fam- streamed online and available for Gamba, Raymond Garguilo, Michael Kaitlyn Jackson, Anjali Jain, Vivian Robert McIntyre, Lila McMahill, Casey Borak, Jacob Bridge, Nicho- ily Service and its Community Sho- anyone to join. Rabbi Howard Tilman Gauthier, Avry Giordano, Brooke Jeckell, Andrew Jiang, Ella Johnson, Henry Meacock, Mira Mehta, Mat- las Brindle, Anthony Buoscio, Natalie far Blowing are both free and open and Cantor Matt Axelrod will offici- Giordano, Caitlin Giordano, Grace Mia Johnson, Melinda Joseph, Shreya thew Meixner, Noah Metz, Lorenzo Bushell, Madeline Butler, Kaitlyn to non-members. ate the service that combines tradi- Glenn, Jared Goldman, Paige Jyotishi, Sara Kaplan, James Mizerek, Jessica Moore, Matthew Campagna, Eduardo Carstensen, From September 8 through Sep- tional liturgy, child-friendly songs, Gorczyca, Jonathan Gorski, Caitlyn Kaprowski, Eli Katz, Jack Kelly, Moran, Eric Mordkovich, Aidan Alexander Centurion, Eamon Collins, tember 17, Congregation Beth Israel and a holiday story. The service is Gottlieb, Zoe Greenzang, Adrian Maxmilian Kiefer, Josiah Kim, Grace Morrison, Sophia Nazzaro, Brandon Chiara Cosenza, Valentina Cosenza, will hold a Community Shofar Blow- open to everyone in the community, Gripp, Sophia Guerrero, Jane Klag, Michael Klikushin, Chloe Ng, Timothy O’Brien, Jillian Omberg, William Dailey, Gabriel Dayon, ing so that congregants and mem- but online registration is required at Guglielmo, Nathaniel Gurland, Tho- Kreusser, Therese Kuehnert, Julie Jordan Ortiz, Julia Ossman, Aishik Isabella DeCarlo, Christina bers of the community will have op- cbinj.org/event/erev-rosh-hashanah- mas Halloran, Julian Hamilton, Aidan Kurtz, Christina LaPera, Casey La- Palit, Angela Panikiewsky, Sara DiGiorgio, Lily Dickerson, Maxwell portunities to listen in-person to the 5781. Harper, Daniel Hazard, Kyle He, Sean guna, Timothy Lane, Amira Lee, Lo- Perlin, Erin Petrie, Emma Pietrewicz, Dolling, Daniel Duffy, Matthew Epp, sounds of the shofar, the ancient horn “We know that the holidays will Henderson, Isabella Hill, Henry gan Lenner, Brandon Li, Cynthia Li, Bianca Popa, Mack Prybylski, Rob- Tate Esler, Ethan Fink, Noah Fischer, traditionally blown during the Jew- be different this year, but we are still Hipschman, Chloe Howard, Lucas Yuxin Lin, Alice Lisak, Madison Little ert Puglisi, Anna Qiang, Jade Radice, Katherine Gibbemeyer, Caitlin ish High Holy Days. On scheduled thrilled to be offering this open High Hubner, Chelsea Hynes, Jillian ,Sean Logan, Kayla Louison, Mat- Sarah Rappoport, Patrick Reynders, Givand, Anahi Guerrero-Herrera, dates and locations, members of Holiday family service once again,” Isaacman, Gabriel Jackson, Olivia thew Lynch, Natalie Manzo, Sarah Isabella Ruiz, Julia Saltzstein, Donovan Hickey, William Holland, Congregation Beth Israel will blow said Rabbi Tilman. “It’s a service Janaczek, Bella Jarecki, Audrey Martin, Margaret McCauley, Ethan Samantha Salz, Brian Sampson, Tyler Hourie, Benjamin Hsu, Angel the shofar for participants assembled that will be accessible and interest- Jones, Nikhil Jyotishi, Colin Messerman, Katherine Miles, Eleanor Sanderson, Dilany Ifere, Abigail Kahn, Eden Karp, Ben- safely outdoors. No registration is ing to people of all ages and back- Kavanagh, Ariana Keith, Emma Samantha Morales, Daniel Morariu, Santamaria, Alexandra Savin, Tho- jamin Kelly, Dan Kelner, Hannah necessary. Participants are asked to grounds. We want everyone to have Kelesoglu, Grace Kelly, Grace Shirzad Mustafa, Emma Naeseth, mas Savorgiannakis, Joshua Saxon, Krihak, Jonathan Krug, Sofia Lanza, wear masks. the opportunity to celebrate the holi- Kilbourn, Sarah Kim, Sarah Klemm, Anand Nair, Max Nelson, Margaux Thalia Scantlebury, Jack Schlenger, Jack Linsen, Justin Lipschutz, Connor day from the comfort of their own Timothy Kobin, Isabella Kofsky, Neumann, Madelin O’Connor, Juliana Schuttevaer, Maxwell Loggie, Mason Marino, Joseph CSH to Present home and this is our way of creating Alexander Kolchinsky, Andrew Meghan O’Connor, Grace O’Neill, Scialabba, Gabriella Scipioni, Chloe McGovern, Cali McSweeney, Sophia a special experience to begin the Kornfeld, Sofiia Korotka, Ava Nate Oberstein, Chloe Oliveira, Anna Shanebrook-Wein, Elizabeth Shober, Montero, Peter Palles, Michael Virtual Walk n’ Roll new year.” Koslowsky, Sarah LaMonica, Samuel Rosa Ortis, Victor Ott, Katherine Rachel Simpson, William Skoletsky, Pedersen, Ariana Pinto, Andrew Popa, AREA — Children’s Specialized The Community Shofar Blowing Laitman, Derek Lam, Lauren Lane, Palmer, Richard Panikiewsky, Kavya John Spellman, Henry Stewart, Hailey Aaron Richman, Carly Rodrigues, Hospital’s first-ever Virtual Walk n’ will be held on the following dates Patrick Lanza, Juan-Diego Lara, Panjwani, Nicolas Panora, Griffin Stogner, Robert Strauss, Jane Olivia Ruiz, Luis Enrique Ruiz Roll will take place on Sunday, Sep- and times on the sidewalks in front Sophie Latessa, Sasha Learner, Emily Pardo, Carsyn Parmelee, Dhillon Sullivan, Louise-Marie Sur, Samantha Espinoza, Patrick Ryan, Quincy tember 13, beginning at 11 a.m. of the following locations: Leary, Madeline Lechner, Yusuf Lee, Patel, Kyra Paternoster, Jack Percival, Surks, Naia Tan, Sophie Tananbaum, Saadeh, Jonathan Scalia, Annika Presented by PSE&G, this event Tuesday, September 8, 6:30 p.m., Katherine Li, Meryl Li, Michael Katey Peretz, Emma Petrassi, Lindsey Eva Terry, Daisy Torralba Osorio, Schantz, Flannery Schifando, will feature family entertainment in- 21 Allenby Lane, Scotch Plains. Liebermann, Christopher Lin, Anna Pietrewicz, Madelyn Pinchuk, Ava Brandon Tso, Catherine Valencia, Madeline Serra, Theodore Sica, Tay- cluding musical performances, a Wednesday, September 9, 6:30 Linenberg, Cameron Linenberg, Pravlik ,Lillian Qin, Sofia Regencia, Meredith Valentine, Mattie Waller, lor Spaide, Rena Tamaki, Hannah cooking lesson, story time and more. p.m., 201 Pleasant Avenue, Fanwood. Brigham Luna Santamaria, Rachel Erin Reyes, Dylan Richards, Anna Aprina Wang, Julia Weinstein, Thomas, Alexandra Trajkovski, Participants must be registered at Sunday, September 13, 6 p.m., Malkinzon, Matteo Mancheno, Leo Rickard, Emma Riley, Zachary Amanda Wendler, Jacob Wendler, Christian Turner, Cole Turnof, childrens-specialized.org/walk to re- Congregation Beth Israel parking lot, Mangiamele, Alyssa Martinez, An- Roitman, Max Rokhsar, Jacob Root, Amanda White, Katherine Wistner, Alexander Walker, Dylan Wragg, ceive the link for the livestream event. 18 Shalom Way, Scotch Plains. drew Matus, Sylvie Mauras, Liam Aidan Royce, Lily Rubel, Ryan Rubel, Ellery Wolf, Isabella Wolff, Carlton Yvonne Zheng, Jake Zippler Funds raised will support Children’s Monday, September 14, 6:30 p.m., Maurillo, Olivia Mazzola, Michael Samantha Russo, Karishma Sachdev, Wu, Breanna Xavier, Andy Zhao Grade 10 Specialized Hospital’s COVID-19 17 Traveller Way, Scotch Plains. McAndrew, Jack McCormack, Jack Joshua Sacher, Sarah Sandak, Jack Grade 12 Olivia Alpizar, Ikenna Anyaele, Emergency Response Fund, helping Tuesday, September 15, 6:30 p.m., McCue, Lauren McDonough, Saunders, Colman Scanlan, Alina Karen Abaya, Ethan Ament, Ashley Emma Aronowitz, Raquel Azevedo, to ensure the safety of hospital staff 10 Oxford Road, Scotch Plains. Michael Mehler, Peter Meixner, Jack Scantlebury, Jonathan Schaeffer, Amman, Christina Arida, Julie Zander Barraza, Matthew Beke, and continued care for the hospital’s Wednesday, September 16, 6:30 Melvin, Joshua Metz, Phineas Sydney Scholder, Charlotte Schwartz, Ashare, Adam Attia, Shannon Baker, Lauren Bloch, Amy Broughton, Owen most vulnerable patients during this p.m., 755 Knollwood Terrace, Mindak, Iskandar Mirtagavi, Luke Carsen Sharkey, Meredith Shepherd, Kathryn Bartlett, Ryan Billings, Carolan, Emma Channell, Clara global health crisis. Westfield. Mokrzycki, Alexa Mora, Alessandra Samuel Sherman, Zoe Sherman, Chelsea Birkel, Evan Branagan, Christian, Charlotte Cohen, Thomas Featured performers and partici- Thursday, September 17, 6:30 Muller, Michael Murphy, Sophia Noelle Shih, Payton Silverman, David Broughton, Carly Burke, Ryjon Conrod, Nicholas Conti, Adam Con- pants will include Dancing with Nygel p.m., 1507 Ramapo Way, Scotch Narciso, Sonia Olson, Alessandra Sophia Spadaro, Benjamin Spergel, Burke, Sydney Butler, Logan Calder, tract, Emma Coyle, James Csorba, from Jam with Jamie; The Counter- Plains. Pacifico, Isabella Panora, Zachary Vijay Sreenivasan, Asher Sternberg, Elias Carayannopoulos, Michael Patrick Cunningham, Sean Czarnecki, feiters Band; NJ Ballet Company; Congregation Beth Israel is an Park, Tyler Partridge, Owen Paul, Lauren Stone, Fiona Strout, Kimberly Catania, Francesca Cella, Annabella Emily DiSarno, Alexa Diziki, comedian Mike Marino; Making Pan- egalitarian Conservative synagogue, Noah Perez, Samuel Perez, Catherine Su, Matthew Swenson, Ashley Talwar, Cerria, Eliana Cestero, Valerie Chang, Alexander Elghoul, Emily Engel, cakes with Chef Jason Arellano and serving the religious, educational, Petrie, Avery Pierce, Joseph Pierro, Jack Taylor, Olivia Terry, Evan Helen Chinn, Gabrielle Cho, Julia Alfonso Ferrara, Carmen Fiorindo, Chef Casey Pesce from Apple Street cultural and social needs of Isabella Pinto, Sofia Pinto, Dimitri Tompkins, Victoria Vaca, Ryan Van Csorba, John Czarnecki, Thomas Ivan Fonseca, Mia Freidberg, Mason Kitchen; Storytime with Fran congregants from Scotch Plains, Potamousis, Ava Pranke, Catherine Allen, Alessandra Verga, Remy Davis, Faith Dobosiewicz, Lauren Galindo, Gracie Gigantino, Zachary Boccella; Acoustic Performance by Fanwood, Westfield and surround- Puckett, Grace Pugliese, Kayleigh Waldman, Amanda Wallis, Thomas Donohue, Caroline Dwyer, Andrew Gigantino, Evan Hammer, Sabrina Jimi Mitchell; Karate Fun Aerobics ing towns. Quinn, Valeria Ramirez, Alexa Walsh, Kevin Warren, Jacob Watson, Echausse, Eric Elizes, Eric Ellner, Harrison, Emma Heinze, Steven Hess, Led by Wazir Barnes; “Frozen” Work- For more information, contact the Rappoport, James Regan, Brennan George Wen, Alison Whitman, Eden James Encinas, Samuel Ertman, Mark Reagan Hickey, Charles Iannuzzi, out with Angela Federico of The MAX synagogue office at (908) 889-1830 Restivo, Tyler Richter, Katherine Wilcomes, Amy Xiao, Jason Yang, Falletta, Aliyah Feinberg, Spencer Siena Jabon, Luke Jacobs, Juliana Challenge Bridgewater; Sing and or [email protected]. Congregation Riordan, Josefina Rios, Juliana Rip- Yuchen Yang, Jack Young, Jessica Feinstein, Ava Feldman, Aidan Fink, Kaprowski, Nathaniel Katz, Aidan Dance with Susan Graham, and Edu- Beth Israel is located at 18 Shalom per, Olivia Rosario, Lily Roth, Jack Zdep, Natalie Zelechowski, Kaiyang Zachary Fischer, Nicholas Forno, Kearney, Pierce Kelly, Sarah cational Resources for Parents Pre- Way, Scotch Plains, at the corner of Rothfleisch, Alyssa Rubenstein, Zhu Anastasia Fowler, Colin Freer, Grace Kennedy, Gianna Kerivan, Katherine sented by Kohls Cares. Martine Avenue. Krista Rumpeters, Annie Ryan, Wil- Grade 11 Friedberg, Abigail Frontero, Julia Kim, Sean Koellhoffer, Kieran liam Ryan, Taylor Saadeh, Lucie Matthew Ackerman, Zahra Ahmed, Gagliardi, Lauren Gaudin, Georgia Koenke, Mason LaConti, David Saint-Denis, Matilde Salvatori, Isabella Albano, Kaitlyn Alliegro, Geoghan, Emily Greenzang, Jonathan Lema, Lance Linenberg, Chelsea Estate Sale Proceeds to Benefit Stacey Salz, Chloe Samet, Dylan Julia Anderson, Kyle Azzaretto, Grossman, Daniel Gunchar, Ian Little, Catherine Lopez, Brianna Scanlon, Julia Schneider, Leo Madeleine Beck, Sean Becker, Keren Gurland, Alexis Hammer, Erin Har- Lourenco, Matthew Madrigal, Nicho- Schwartz, Seth Seiden, Johanna Sex- Jian Benaojan, Emily Bergerman, ris, Jeremy Heyder, Brendan Hiltz, las Mase, Joseph McDevitt, Michael Hetfield, Levy Cory Houses ton, Kelly Shen, Leah Shir, Aidan Berman, Aidan Bertsch, Maya Hooey, Brad Hornbeck, Julia McKenna, Erin McKinney, Emily MOUNTAINSIDE – The Mountainside Restoration Commit- Constantine Sidorov, James Silecchia, Caroline Bielen, Elizabeth Bielen, Horne, Kurt Hu, Emily Isaacman, Molen, Lydia Murray, Audrey Nelson, Mountainside Restoration tee. MRC Estate Sales was created Alan Silva, Sophia Simon, Andrew Alexandra Blancato, Isabel Boufarah, Viggo Jabon, Abigail Jarecki, Luke Riley Pantalena, Jonah Plawker, John Committee’s MRC Estate Sales di- to give back to the community and Singer, Evan Sinocchi, Michael Emily Braterman, Alexandra Jayroe, Angelina John, Lily Kaplan, Price, Christian Prip, Erin Raftery, vision will conduct an Estate Sale, raise additional funds to help pre- Siroty, Thomas Smiljanic, Devon Brennan, Kelsey Brillantes, Joseph Gabriella Kaplun, Jessica Karlin, Gracyn Reed, Molly Reilly, Amanda in the Elmora section of Elizabeth, serve and restore local history. The Snyder, Ethan Stack, Hannah Stavin, Brogan, Gerard Bryson, Alyssa Madeline Katz, Aidan Kilbourn, Jer- Rickert, Matthew Robinson, Ava to raise funds for the maintenance commission percentage of sales will Euan Stewart, Saylor Stillufsen, Cafiero, James Calcagno, Claire emy Kronheimer, Marcelina Romano, Gavin Roth, Gwendolyn and restoration of the historic Dea- go directly to the Mountainside Res- Emerson Stoller, Jessica Strauss, Julia Campbell, Isabella Cano, Alexa Krowinska, Ella Kuehnert, Jacqueline Sabato, Andrew Salvato, Carly con Andrew Hetfield House (circa toration Committee, Inc., which is a Sugrue, Jorge Suris Zayas, Carolyn Cassiba, Lily Ceraso, Amanda LaMastra, Kaitlin Laskaris, Jason Lee, Saunders, Aidan Sheppard, Ellie 1760) and the Levi Cory House 501(c)3 charity. Tananbaum, Vicky Tang, Joelle Cerrachio, Laura Channell, Tia Lemberg, Andrew Li, Noah Sherman, Alyrie Silverman, Samantha (circa 1818). For information on MRC Estate Tannenbaum, Perry Tarleton, Chris- Pariyakorn Chuensuwonkul, John Lipkind, Alison Lisanti, William Smith, Jackson Stock, Gillian Strout, The estate sale will be held on Sales, Mountainside Historic Com- tian Tedesco, Simon Thompson, Ciano, Anna Cioffi, Emma Ciullo, Litchholt, Connie Liu, Theresa Lizzo, Mary Hannah Sutcliffe, Takekuni Friday and Saturday, September 11 mittee events or to donate funds, Nancie Tieri, Alexander Tilyou, Paul Andrew Cohen, Eli Cohen, Caroline Amanda Ludwig, Thomas Lupicki, Tanemori, Dylan Tedeschi, John and 12, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., email [email protected]; Tilyou, Joseph Tortorella, Kaitlyn Collins, Maeve Collins, Nicole Michael Magnotti, Margaret Maguire, Tedesco, Jason Urban, Alexa with numbers given out at 9 a.m. call (908) 789-9420, or go to Tso, Cara Van Allen, Honora Vedder, Cosenza, Evan Cronin, Macey Cullen, Jack Maranz, Rachel Markowitz, Villacreses, Amanda Werner, Kelly The address will be announced on mountainsidehistory.org. John Veres, Annika Vesuna, Grace Benton Cummings, Andrew Sofia Martinez, Nicholas Martini, Wright, Joshua Zahajkewycz Thursday, September 10. Interested Waibel, Sophie Waibel, Ryan Cunningham, Conor Curry, Griffin Katherine Martinson, Alexander Grade 11 persons are advised to check the Waldman, Jenna Weinberg, Emily D’Agosta, Gianna Davis, Rebekkah Maurillo, Dominic Maurillo, Erin Alain Alkorta, Danielle Ardente, website at mountainsidehistory.org/ Weinstein, Nathan Welsh, Brooke Dayon, Jacob Delforte, Gianna Dente, McAndrew, Jasni McGrail, Abigael Jack Arkin, Alison Bachman, Ashleigh mrc-estate-sales. Williams, Ryan Williamson, Emily Duncan, Charlotte Dursee, McKinney, Greta McLaughlin, Henry Bahadur, Jack Barsa, Graham Barton, Appropriate social-distancing mea- Mackenzie Wilson, Katherine Win- Kelly Eagan, Olivia Ebel, Emily Meiselman, Anthony Merlo, Julia Becker, Lleyton Beinhaker, sures will be in place, including man- ters, Rachel Witzel, Quinn Wojcik, Edwards, Grace Endy, Rileigh Stephanie Michael, Sumner Migot, Mary Beke, Jamie Beyert, James datory face masks, temperature Madison Wright, Nyah Wysokowski, Ferguson-Hewson, Nikita Filippov, Sara Miller, Claudia Millwater, Birle, Ryan Borak, Alexander checks and limits to the number of Sophia Xing, Taylor Zinnie William Fiorentino, William Fischer, Sophia Mirrione, Jason Model, Ha- Caramagno, Shane Carlin, Erica visitors allowed inside at a time. Pur- Grade 10 Kate Fishman, Mia Fleming, vana Mohr-Ramirez, Vincent Mora, Cerro, Alexander Cha, Anthony chases will be limited to cash only. Shannon Adamson, Taylor Addis, Giovanni Gallo, Kareena Gandhi, Matthew Morgan, Patrick Mullen, Ciotta, Russell Cohen, Bram The former home of an Old Eliza- Daniela Agne, Jordyn Ament, Justin Benjamin Garceau, Lisset Garcia, Jacob Navarrete, Emily O’Connell, Cozewith, Maxwell Cozzini, Jack beth family, this estate houses an Anderson, Kevin Arndt, Jakob Ayala, Niklas-Dominik Gebler, Lindsay Amanda Paden, Dustin Paden, DeGesero, Paige Doyle, Kathryn outstanding collection of 18th- and Roberto Panora, Luke Pardo, Stephen Evans, Shannon Garguilo, David 19th-century furniture, including a Park, Alexandra Percival, Sandrine Givand, Sean Glenn, Holden Grantz, Brokaw tallcase clock with moon This is your new home Perez, Daniel Petersen, Gianni Pizzi, Grace Greenwood, Mia Grogan, phase dial, English tall case clock, Sophia Powell, Quinn Priscoe, Colin Isabella Guggino, Brianna Guzman, Hepplewhite sideboard, hunt table, we are talking about Rees, Talia Remba, Zachary Rever, Casey Heintz, Shannon Helfman, oyster veneer secretary, tilt-top tea Libby Richardson, Madeline Ripper, Rebecca Horvath, Samantha Horvath, table, tapestry fire screen, sterling Nicholas Robinson, Jacob Rock, Jes- Garrett Jackler, Brandon Jawor, Keri silver, knife box, early brass lighting sica Rokhsar, Morgan Rollins, Nicho- Jean, Nikhil Jonsson, Zaria Katz, Jack fixtures, early oriental rugs, corner las Romeo, Olivia Roth, Spencer Kelesoglu, Noam Kelner, Christopher cupboards, three Philadelphia side Rothfleisch, Nicholas Rubinetti, Kirby, Russell Kobrin, Dylan chairs, Sevres box, three four-poster Sintra Rumpeters, Anna Saber, Sara Kronick, Erin Kylish, Jason Lara- beds, dining tables and chairs, paint- Saber, Franco Saglio, Elisa Saint- Rodriguez, Kathryn Leary, Jack ings, a large quantity of porcelain, Owen Brand Denis, Chanden Sandha, Emma Lehavi, Andrew Levy, John Luerssen, casual and fine china, a snuff bottle Sarrazin-Boespflug, Christian Sean Marner, Julia McGann, Finn collection, Japanese prints, violin, Mortgage Development Officer Sawina, Justin Sawina, Rachel Saxon, McGurn, Margot Motyczka, Juliette Phone - 908.789.2730 linens, glass, books, albums, Michael Scanlan, Giavanna Mueller, Jenna Muselli, Isabel Nolan, kitchenware, appliances, cast-iron TREASURES OF Cell - 908.337.7282 Schifando, Jessica Schlewitt, Celeste Kerry O’Gara-Donovan, Chloe garden furniture and much more. YESTERDAY...Household items, fur- Email - [email protected] Scott, Rachel Seiden, Rachel Pappalardo, Rohan Patel, Austin MRC Estate Sales are conducted niture, and antiques such as this Brokaw tall clock will be featured dur- NMLS # 222999 Seigerman, Henry Shapiro, Remi Peterson, Thomas Pinto, Joseph by volunteer antiques experts and Shendell, Lindsay Sherman, Retinger, Gabriella Ricerca, Aimee ing a September 11 and 12 Estate Sale All loans subject to approval. Equal Housing Lender. Santander Bank, N.A. is a Member FDIC and a wholly owned estate sale professionals with 30 fundraiser for the Mountainside Res- subsidiary of Banco Santander, S.A. 2017 Santander Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Santander, Santander Bank Samantha Shih, Alexandra Sica, Riley, Owen Romano, Alina Romero, and the Flame logo are trademarks of Banco Santander, S.A. or its subsidiaries in the United States or other years of estate sale experience. All toration Committee. It will be held in countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. C0427_12F 12/09/16 Giovanna Silva, Julia Singer, Eden Sophia Rossetti, Caroline Schafer, commissions benefit the the Elmora section of Elizabeth. A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 3, 2020 Page 7 Marlene Ellen Wirth, 87, Lived Frederick J. Griffin, Jr., 99, Executive In Scotch Plains For 65 Years – Obituaries – With NJ Bell, Avid Tennis Player Marlene Ellen Wirth, 87, passed View Farm family in Beach Lake, Frederick J. Griffin, Jr., 99, of Tennis Club and the Westfield Glee away peacefully on Sunday, August Pa. Noreen E. Walstedter, 87, Westfield passed away on Saturday, Club. He was also on the Board of 30, 2020, at Center for Hope Hospice She is survived by her beloved hus- August 29, 2020. Directors of the Advertising Club of in Scotch Plains. Born band of 65 years, Erich Beloved Mother and Grandmother Born on July 7, 1921 in Newark, New Jersey, of which he was presi- in Elizabeth to Fred and Karl Wirth; her four chil- Mr. Griffin moved to Westfield in dent in 1969-70. Margaret Broeker, she dren, Kenneth (Diane), Noreen Ellen Jackson her son and grandson throughout 1951. He was graduated from Mr. Griffin was a member of the had lived in Scotch Donald (Lori), Craig Walstedter, age 87, passed away the years. She was always thinking Bucknell University Westfield Old Guard, the Plains for 65 years. (Kristine) and Karen peacefully at her home in Hesperus, of others; writing letters and send- with a Bachelor of Sci- Telephone Pioneers of Marlene grew up in Wirth; her cherished Colorado, on Saturday, August 22, ing greeting cards to her family ence degree in Com- America, the Westfield Union, N.J., and at- grandchildren, Erica and 2020. She was born on December and friends was a weekly ritual. merce and Finance. Af- Tennis Club and the tended Union High Christian Wirth, Karl and 27, 1932 in Philadel- Noreen had many life- ter four years’ service in Oceans Golf and Racquet School. She worked as Jamie Wirth, and Connor phia, Pa., to the late Jack long friends and she the United States Army Club of Daytona Beach an administrative assis- and Kiley Wirth. She was and Minnie (Murray) always expressed how during World War II, Shores, Fla. An avid ten- tant with the Elastic predeceased by her par- Jackson. She had a kind fortunate she was for where he attained the nis player all his life, Mr. Stop Nut Corp. and ents and by her sister, and sweet spirit that fol- these friendships and rank of Captain, he Griffin played on teams then the Scotch Plains- Winifred Merkle. lowed her throughout the happy memories joined New Jersey Bell representing Barringer Fanwood Board of A graveside service her days. they brought. in 1946. Over the next High School, Bucknell Education for many will be held at Holly- After graduating high She is survived by her 39 years, Mr. Griffin University, the U.S. years before retiring. Marlene Ellen Wirth wood Memorial Park in school, Noreen’s gentle sons, Jay Walstedter held a number of man- Army team of Fort Marlene was a long- Union on Saturday, Sep- spirit led her to the ca- and Joel (Debbie) agement positions in the DuPont, Del., the Oceans time active member of the Willow tember 5, at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of reer of nursing, where Walstedter; her grand- Commercial and Public Racquet Club, the East Grove Presbyterian Church as well flowers, donations may be made in she received her son, Cassidy Kenny Relations departments. Orange Tennis Club and as the Willow Grove Swim Club, Marlene’s memory to the Susan G. Master’s degree in Walstedter, and her In 1965, he was made Frederick J. Griffin, Jr. the Westfield Tennis both in Scotch Plains. She enjoyed Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Nursing in 1976 from brother, Ray (Diane) Assistant Vice-President Club. the occasional bridge game, but her For additional information or to sign New York University. Jackson. and Department Head of Public Re- Mr. Griffin was active in the Grace best times were spent surrounded the guestbook, please visit She continued to pur- Noreen Walstedter She is preceded in lations. In this capacity, he super- Orthodox Presbyterian Church, where by her family and friends on Long www.fanwoodmemorial.com. sue her passion of nurs- death by her parents, vised the information furnished to the he formerly served as president of the Beach Island and with the Village September 3, 2020 ing through nursing instruction Jack and Minnie Jackson; her sis- general public concerning the Tele- Board of Trustees and Choir Director. until her retirement. ter, Frances Lohman, and her broth- phone Company through advertising, He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy H. Teller, 89, Retired Noreen relocated to Colorado in ers, Jack, Tom and Eddie Jackson. community relations, movies, exhib- Juliet Griffin, in 2018. Surviving are 2017, yet her heart remained in Noreen is a light in this world still its, the company’s speakers bureau, a son, Glenn; a daughter, Nancy G. New Jersey, where she raised her shining beyond the horizon. She and bill inserts such as Tel-News. Anderson, and two grandchildren. Westfield Teacher/Librarian family. She loved going for long will be dearly missed by all those Mr. Griffin formerly served on the Arrangements are by Gray Fu- Dorothy H. Teller, 89, passed away and civic duties kept her busy, noth- walks in the park, reading, and who were fortunate enough to be Board of Directors of the United neral Directors of Westfield. You peacefully at her home at Lantern ing gave her quite as much joy as spending time with her family and graced by her presence on this earth. Way of Essex and West Hudson may go to grayfuneralhomes.com Hill in New Providence on Monday, being together with her husband, rais- friends. Laughter followed her, she Noreen is in the care of Hood Mor- Counties, the Visiting Nurse Asso- for online condolences. August 24, 2020. Born and raised in ing her four sons, and being a grand- was full of joy and kindness. She tuary, Durango, Colo. A memorial ciation of the Oranges, the Westfield September 3, 2020 Elizabeth, N.J., to Arthur and Marga- mother and great-grandmother. had a giving heart... this was shown service will be held at a later date. ret Hoehler, she had been a longtime Dorothy is survived by her be- in the many care packages sent to September 3, 2020 resident of Westfield prior to moving loved husband, Robert “Bob” G. 9/11 Remembrance Service to Be Held to Lantern Hill four years ago. Teller, and her four sons, Kenneth R. Richard H. O’Donnell, of Westfield; Dorothy received a B.A. in History (Anne) of Johns Creek, Ga., Stephen At Cranford WTC Memorial Park from Douglass College (now Rutgers J. (Kristina) of Hightstown, N.J., University) in 1952. She was a teacher James B. (Lisa) of Lititz, Pa., and Guided Clients In Tax, Legal Matters CRANFORD — The Cranford ily, friends, first responders and all for many years, working with K-5 in Richard G. (Eva) of Hightstown, N.J. Richard H. O’Donnell, a longtime He held various positions throughout WTC Committee and the Cranford who were affected by this tragedy. the Westfield Public Schools. In 1989, She is also survived by her brother, resident of Westfield, passed away his career and often provided tax and Clergy Council will host a 9/11 The Committee and Council are Dorothy earned a master’s degree from John A. Hoehler (Margaret) of Dixon, with family at his side on Saturday, legal compliance information to cli- Memorial Service on Friday, Sep- committed to ensuring a safe and Fairleigh Dickinson and retired as a Ill., and her four beloved grandchil- August 29. An avid ents and publications. tember 11, at 7 p.m. It will take healthy event for all attendees. Ac- librarian in 1993. dren and two great-grandchildren. reader, Richard was Richard was prede- place at Cranford WTC Memorial cordingly, all participants will be re- She was always involved with many Private family services have been known by his family for ceased by his parents, Park, located at Springfield and quired to wear a face covering and to organizations throughout Westfield entrusted to Memorial Funeral his quick wit, quiet dig- Hugh and Kathleen North Union Avenues. practice social distancing (excluding and the neighboring area. She was a Home in Fanwood. Donations in nity and generous spirit. O’Donnell, formerly of This event will honor all those household members). member of the Friends of Children’s Dorothy’s memory may be made to Richard was born in Westfield, and is sur- who lost their lives in the Septem- For information, call Dottie Specialized Hospital and served as a Children’s Specialized Hospital in 1958 and grew up in vived by his sister, ber 11, 2001 attacks, including fam- Baniewicz at (908) 578-5085. board member for 27 years. Dorothy Mountainside, 150 New Providence Bayonne, N.J. Follow- Mary Eggleston; her was an honorary member of the Col- Road, Mountainside, N.J. 07092. ing completion of his husband, David, and lege Women’s Club for over 25 years, For additional information or to sign undergraduate degree at their two sons, James a member of the Westfield Historical the guestbook, please visit Saint Peter’s University, and Sean, all residents Society, Women for Women, and Pre- www.fanwoodmemorial.com. he earned an MBA and of Pennsylvania. vention Links. While her teaching September 3, 2020 a law degree at the Uni- A viewing and funeral versity of Detroit Mercy. will be held on Friday, He further pursued his September 4, at Dooley Mary Claire Hahn, 89, Longtime Resident education at Boston Richard H. O’Donnell Funeral Home in University, where he Cranford, N.J., from 10 Of Scotch Plains, IHM Charter Member earned a second Master’s in tax law. a.m. to 12 p.m. Interment will follow at wife and mother who loved and cared At the time of his death, Richard Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Mary Claire Hahn, 89, passed September 3, 2020 away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, for her family. was employed by Thomson Reuters. at Center for Hope Hospice in She was predeceased by her hus- 26 Homes Sold Aug 23 thru Aug 30, 2020 in Mountainside, Scotch Plains. band, Robert, who died in 2013. Born and raised in St. Louis, Mo., Surviving are her daughters, Mary Garwood, Fanwood, Westfield, Cranford and Scotch Plains she had been a resident of Scotch Ellen Hahn (Mike Womer), Rita TOWN ADDRESS STYLE RMS BRS BTH GAR SALE PRICE Plains since 1958. Hahn and Madeline Christilles Mary was a graduate of Fontbonne (Ed); four grandchildren, Veronica, Cranford 8 RIVERSIDE DR # 106 OneFloor 8 3 2.0 0 $400,000 University in Clayton, Mo., where Jason (Bobbie-Jo Raposo), Cranford 16 BURNSIDE AVE Colonial 6 3 2.0 0 $500,000 Cranford 688 GALLOWS HILL RD Ranch 8 3 2.0 1 $710,000 she received her Bachelor of Arts in Samantha and Jennifer, and one Cranford 23 SUTTON PL SplitLev 9 4 2.1 2 $750,000 Art and was employed as a commer- great-grandson, Jax. Cranford 297 STOUGHTON AVE Colonial 12 5 3.2 2 $1,025,000 cial artist in advertising in St. Louis A Mass of Christian Burial was Fanwood 277 WESTFIELD RD CapeCod 7 3 2.0 1 $525,000 before moving to New Jersey. held at the Immaculate Heart of Fanwood 79 OAKWOOD CT SplitLev 8 3 2.0 1 $519,000 She and her husband were charter Mary Roman Catholic Church on Fanwood 151 PATERSON RD Bi-Level 8 4 2.0 2 $565,000 members of the Immaculate Heart of Friday, August 28, 2020. Interment Garwood 565 MYRTLE AVE SplitLev 9 3 1.1 1 $475,000 Mountainside 1088 SYLVAN LN Bi-Level 7 3 2.1 2 $517,000 Mary Roman Catholic Church in was private. Lori Arena, RN Kristina Cofone, LCSW Dr. Rodger Goddard Mountainside 1626 LARKSPUR DR Bi-Level 8 4 2.1 2 $549,900 Scotch Plains, where she taught CCD In lieu of flowers, donations may be Mountainside 342 OLD GROVE RD SplitLev 9 3 2.1 2 $769,000 and participated in the knitting group made to your local blood donation Scotch Plains 1703 MOUNTAIN AVE Colonial 8 3 2.0 1 $385,000 and prayer shawl ministry. She was center or to Center for Hope Hospice Scotch Plains 1710 RAMAPO WAY Ranch 7 3 2.0 1 $530,000 also a member of the Crestwood in Scotch Plains. Scotch Plains 2128 ALGONQUIN DR SplitLev 8 3 2.0 1 $600,500 Scotch Plains 2279 OLD FARM RD Ranch 9 3 2.1 1 $595,000 Garden Club and the Scotch Plains- For additional information or to Scotch Plains 2304 COLES AVE Colonial 8 4 3.1 1 $629,900 Fanwood Art Association. sign the guestbook, visit Scotch Plains 1975 WINDING BROOK Colonial 9 4 2.1 2 $738,000 Mary was a lifelong artist and gar- www.fanwoodmemorial.com. Scotch Plains 6 PITCHING WAY Colonial 8 4 2.1 2 $755,000 dener — but most of all, she was a September 3, 2020 Scotch Plains 2012 PARKWOOD DR Custom 12 4 2.2 1 $770,000 Westfield 1127 W SOUTH AVE HalfDupl 5 2 1.0 0 $275,000 Westfield 779 LAMBERTS MILL RD Ranch 7 3 2.0 2 $632,000 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield 740 HARDING ST Custom 7 4 3.0 2 $750,000 Westfield 888 WINYAH AVE Colonial 4 2.1 2 $760,000 All bids shall be presented by the parties 8 TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Westfield 112 JEFFERSON AVE Colonial 8 4 3.0 1 $785,000 CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY bidding or their agents at the place and Westfield 129 BRIGHTWOOD AVE Colonial 11 6 6.1 2 $1,520,000 COUNTY OF UNION time designated or by mail as above. The Township will not assume responsibility Rev. Anthony Randazzo Michelle Weintraub OFFICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK *Fanwood, Scotch Plains, Cranford, Garwood, Mountainside and Westfield, NJ data according to the Garden for bids forwarded through the mail if lost in 8 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE State MLS, as of 8/23/20 thru 8/30/20 Featured properties may not have been listed or sold by the office/ transit at any time before bid opening. No CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY 07016 agent presenting this data for more information on these or other real estate matters, contact Susan PHONE 908-709-7210 bids will be received after the time set forth Holy Trinity Webinar To Massa at 908-400-0778. Information deemed RELIABLE. Home is one of the most important and significant FAX 908-276-4859 above. purchases and sales you will make in your lifetime. It’s important to stay informed. If you are thinking EMAIL [email protected] No proposal will be considered unless accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount about a MOVE now is the time to prepare. CALL me, the time is now [email protected] or NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR of ten percent (10%) of the highest aggre- Explore 2020 Events’ Impact [email protected] www.NJHomeShowcase.com www.Summitwestfieldhomes.com SEALED BIDS FOR COLLEC- gate three (3) year bid submitted, not to TION AND MARKETING OF exceed $20,000, in the form of a certified RECYCLABLE MATERIALS WESTFIELD — The Catholic “It’s not unusual to experience check, cashier’s check or bid bond, bind- Church of the Holy Trinity will fear, frustration or anxiety as the The Township of Cranford is soliciting ing the bidder to execute a contract within Online “Intro to Divorce” Course proposals through a fair and open process ten (10) days after notification of accep- host a public online discussion on result of the Covid-19 pandemic Offered By Dulinski Law, LLC in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 tance of his bid. A Non-Collusion Affidavit Tuesday, September 15, at noon, and other recent events,” Ms. Arena et seq. shall also be submitted. exploring how the community’s explained. “Many are grieving the Notice is hereby given that sealed bids The Township reserves the right to waive As predicted, it appears that divorce filings are up following the minor defects and informalities in any bid mental and emotional well-being loss or illness of a loved one. Others will be received by the Township Clerk of have been affected by the events of have lost their livelihoods, are afraid recent quarantine. The overwhelming emotions that can go hand-in-hand the Township of Cranford, County of Union, and to reject any and all bids, or to accept with divorce can bring many people to an emotional standstill, but it's crucial State of New Jersey, at the Municipal Build- bids that are in the opinion of the Township 2020. These events include the of returning to the workplace or ing, located at 8 Springfield Avenue, in the best interest of the Township. pandemic, economic instability and sending children back to school. to get the process underway to promote healing for everyone in the family. Cranford, New Jersey 07016 on Thursday, No bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the nationwide current events. Promi- Some are faced with making diffi- November 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., or as nent local leaders in the fields of cult decisions that affect not only The first thing a spouse should do once making the decision to move forward soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, opening of bids. is to get educated on the basics of the divorce process. Our firm is offering a and publicly opened with the contents of Respondents shall comply with the re- psychiatry, counseling, relaxation themselves and family members, but same publicly announced for: quirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and techniques and spirituality will of- friends and colleagues as well. Quar- free online “Intro to Divorce” class via Zoom that gives a general overview of Collection and Marketing of N.J.A.C. 17:27., and any amendments fer insight and solutions for coping antining has caused many to feel the divorce process, discusses the main issues common in most divorce cases Recyclable Materials thereto, regarding Affirmative Action. The and explains mediation and arbitration as alternative ways to resolve matters. Beginning on Thursday, September 3, successful bidder, upon notification of the with the physical and psychologi- lonely and isolated from the outside 2020, submission packages may be ob- Township’s intent to award a contract to cal effects of stress and anxiety. world and has had a great impact on tained at the Township Clerk’s Office, (908) said bidder, must supply the Township Speakers will include: their coping mechanisms. If this de- Getting educated as to each person’s rights and responsibilities early in the 709-7200, during business hours, 8:30 with one of the following Affirmative Action process can lead to faster divorce proceedings, fewer emotional surprises, documents: Dr. Rodger Goddard – chief psy- scribes you or a loved one, I hope A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, chologist, director, Mental Wellness you’ll join us to gain actionable more peaceful negotiations between spouses, lower attorney fees and less excluding holidays, or by downloading the 1. A photocopy of the bidder’s Federal stress for children. documents on the Township’s website: Affirmative Action Plan Approval Letter; or Services, and director, Internship coping skills from top experts in https://www.cranfordnj.org/bids. Registra- 2. A photocopy of the bidder’s Certificate Training at Trinitas Regional Medi- their fields.” tion on the Township’s website is re- of Employee Information Report; or Online classes are scheduled for Monday, September 14th and Monday, 3. The Township’s copy of the bidder’s cal Center in Elizabeth. To learn more about the webinar quired. Kristina Cofone, Licensed Clinical and to sign up, visit htrcc.org/ September 28th at 6:00 p.m. To reserve your space, please call Taylor at Respondents shall comply with the re- completed Affirmative Action Employee (908) 588-2299. quirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and Information Report Form. Social Worker – psychotherapist; healingwebinar. This webinar is N.J.A.C. 17:27. A copy of a New Jersey The bidder’s Affirmative Action documen- owner of Hope, Healing & Happi- free of charge and open to all. Business Registration Certificate shall be tation must be supplied to the Township ness Counseling Services; Y.E.S. pro- Holy Trinity’s parish nurse offers included with such proposal. within ten (10) days of the bidder’s notifica- Proposals shall be enclosed in opaque tion of the Township’s intent to award. If the gram director at Trinitas Regional faith-based holistic care of mind, spirit sealed envelopes, plainly marked, “Col- bidder fails to supply the Township with the Medical Center; director of School and body to parishioners, their fami- lection and Marketing of Recyclable necessary Affirmative Action documenta- Based Youth Service Program in lies and caregivers. With a mission of Materials” and shall show the name and tion, the Township may declare the bidder non-responsive and award the contract to Elizabeth. caring for the sick, elderly, disabled address of the bidder. Bids may be for- Michelle Weintraub – yoga in- and those in crisis or transition at any warded by certified mail, U.S. Post and the next lowest bidder. Patricia Dulinski, Esq. is a family law attorney who has been proudly serving delivery services. If mailed, the sealed Simultaneous with the submission of structor at various studios, includ- age or stage of life, Ms. Arena cur- families in the Westfield community for over 20 years. Our firm can help you envelope containing the proposal and bids, the corporation or partnership so ing Alluem, Satsang, MettaCasa, rently provides information and sup- marked as directed above, must be en- bidding shall furnish a statement setting One Nest Yoga and Bhakti Barn; port throughout the community dur- with the following family matters: closed in another envelope properly ad- forth the names and address of all stock- dressed for mailing as follows: holders in the corporation who own ten also trained in yoga for Traumatic ing the Covid crisis through various percent (10%) or more of the stock in any Brain Injury (TBI). webinars, ongoing contact with Divorce Post-Judgment Modifications Patricia Donahue, RMC, class, or of individual partners in the part- The Reverend Anthony Randazzo, homebound parishioners and infor- Domestic Violence Adoption Township Clerk nership who own ten percent (10%) or c/o November 5th Bid Opening greater of interest therein pursuant to Chap- pastor, Catholic Church of the Holy mational articles available on the Mediation DCP&P Litigation Collection and Marketing ter 33, P.L. 1977. Bids will be rejected if Trinity, Westfield. church website and bulletin. Custody, Parenting Time, and Child Support of Recyclable Materials they do not contain this disclosure state- Lori Arena, RN, parish nurse at For further information, contact Lori Township of Cranford ment. Catholic Church of the Holy Trin- Arena, RN, at [email protected], Municipal Building Patricia Donahue, RMC 8 Springfield Avenue Municipal Clerk ity, Westfield, will serve as the mod- (908) 347-7414 (cell) or (908) 588- Free consultation (908) 588-2299 Cranford, New Jersey 07016 1 T - 09/03/20, The Leader Fee: $108.63 erator. 7303 (office). A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 3, 2020 Page 9 More photos & rearview at: Sports Section goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-12 SANTIAGO 5 RBI, MARGOLIS 3-3, BLAU RULES MOUND St. Anthony Bounces St. Mike In St. Bart’s Softball Semi, 13-2

By DAVID B. CORBIN three innings but an eight-run fifth Ray Santiago was the top producer Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times inning assured them of a 13-2 triumph for St. Anthony with a pair of two-run Pitcher Lou Blau had the mighty over the men of St. Michael, who singles and an RBI groundout to go top-seeded St. Michael blasting crew dropped to the Losers’ Bracket but with a run scored. Dan Margolis went baffled for an entire seven innings still have an opportunity for a rematch 3-for-3 with two runs scored and Blau and his teammates provided the of- with the Anthony men. was next with a pair of RBI singles fense to catapult fifth-seeded St. An- Blau managed to scatter 10 hits and a walk, while scoring three times. thony to the St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s over the seven innings and only two John Greenblatt doubled, rapped a Softball League Championship Game St. Mikes seemed to have his number. two-run single and scored once. Bruce to be played on Labor Day, Septem- Varo Baboomian banged Blau for Logan singled twice and scored twice. ber 7. St. Anthony scored runs in only three hits in his three at-bats, which Bob Camisa singled twice and scored

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SOARING TOWARDS HOME...Liberty Lighting’s Willie Jackson comes soaring home as American Legion catcher Chris Paterek awaits the throw in the UC 60+ A Division Semifinal game at Memorial Field 3 in Linden on August 26. AMATO GOES 3-FOR-3, LUBAS 3 RBI, GENOVA 3 RUNS American Leg. Denies Liberty In UC 60 A Division Semi, 15-9

By DAVID B. CORBIN dominate Game 2, 21-6, and now the end the inning with a double play. On Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times stage has been set for a showdown an overshift situation, third baseman Six Legionnaires trampled home with the formidable top-seeded Renda Bill Dugan smothered Dan Nigro’s plate in the bottom of the fifth inning Roadsters for the championship. hard grounder for an unassisted putout to unravel a 5-5 knot in Game 3 of the Key defensive plays on the part of at second base in the second inning. Union County Senior 60+ A Division the American Legion cut short Lib- In the third inning, Dugan grabbed semifinal round then the second- erty Lighting scoring runs. In the first Stan Lesniewski’s grounder deep in seeded American Legion proceeded inning, Liberty had three runs in and the hole and managed to get the putout to rumble onward to a 15-9 victory the bases loaded with one out. Andre at first then Antonucci knocked down David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times over third-seeded Liberty Lighting READY TO MAKE THE TAG...St. Anthony’s Bob Comisa prepares to put the tag on St. Michael’s Frank Samuelian during Thomas hit a sharp grounder to short- Mike Backus’ steamer and fired to the St. Bart’s Upper Bracket semifinal game at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on August 28. St. Anthony won 13-2. Group at Memorial Field 3 in Linden stop Gene Antonucci, who flicked to first for the out. Another Liberty rally on August 26. American Legion lost second baseman Mike Jones, who in was stuffed in the fourth inning. Ralph Game 1, 22-16, then recovered to turn, fired to Steve Miscia at first to included a pair of doubles and an once. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 ALL-CORBIN TEAM RBI. Pitcher Glenn Gang went 2-for3 St. Anthony scored twice in the top ARRIVES SEPT. 17 and scored once but hit the ball hard of the first inning but it could have MUGELE 2 HRs, 4 RBI; ALUSIK 4 RUNS, GARCED 4 RBI in his line drive out which sent right been worse for St. Mike if it were not The 23rd annual All-Corbin fielder Ed DeFrancesco back ped- for an inning-ending 6(Sal Gano)- Team will appear in the Septem- dling to the fence. Rich Reich singled 4(Frank Samuelian)-3(Jones) double ber 17 issue of The Westfield and scored once. Rich Pitonzo, Mike play. Blau drew a leadoff walk, Deegan Downs Douglas, 21-3 Leader and The Scotch Plains- Cunningham and Don Rinaldo each Greenblatt chopped a double past Fanwood Times. Be Ready! singled and Glenn Jones had an RBI. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

more photos at goleader.com In UC 50+ A Division Game 1 Ballyhoo Sports By DAVID B. CORBIN Garced rapped three singles, scored ond base and threw to Alusik at first Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times twice and had four RBI. Charlie base for a double play in the second Deegan Roofing pitcher Pete Collins cranked a pair of doubles, inning. Appolito initiated a 1-4(Joe Appolito muffled the second-seeded scored twice had added three RBI. DiFabio)-3(Alusik) double play in the Douglas VW engines to a low purr Deeganator Damon Roth doubled, third. Fischer at third converted a hard while his offensive wrecking crew had an RBI sacrifice fly and scored smash to a putout at first. Appolito did their damage in a 21-3 crushing in twice. Tom Baldowski singled three smothered a steamer back to the mound Game 1 of the Union County Senior times and scored once. Doug Fischer and fired to first for a putout. In the 50+ Softball League A Division best- singled twice, scored twice, walked sixth inning, Mugele made a fine scoop of-three championship series at Me- and had an RBI. Nick Russo went 2- at first and Marty Bernstein grabbed a morial Field 2 in Linden on August for-2 with a double, an RBI and a run hot grounder and flicked to second for 27. The Deeganators amassed 25 hits, scored. Mike Juchnik also went 2- a force out in the seventh inning. which included two colossal home for-2 with two RBI and a run scored. The Douglas defense had plenty runs off the “Thunder Stick” of Scott Geno Antonucci (run), Eddie opportunities to get exercise. Munoz Mugele plus six doubles. Rodriguez (RBI) and Pete Artesia all made a pair of fine running grabs in Mugele muscled a two-run homer had two singles for Douglas VW. Mike leftfield, Buteau hauled in a difficult in the first inning, slammed a two-run Shriner singled, scored once and had fly in right field and Shriner gobbled homer in the second, hopped a single an RBI sac fly. Harold Zayas tapped a up a low liner in right-center and added the other way and scored then drew an single and scored once. Billy Buteau another smooth snag. Third baseman intentional walk in his fourth at-bat singled and had an RBI sac fly. Hec- Tommy Renna on two occasions, con- and also scored. Because he batted tor Munoz rapped the first single of verted a hazardous grounder to a just after Mugele, Farlan Alusik did the game. putout. Antonucci absorbed a vicious not have many opportunities to drive Deegan also excelled defensively liner at short and second baseman in any runs but he did double twice, with a pair of double plays and several Artesia pulled off a smooth putout. singled once and walked once, while slick putouts. Russo at shortstop Douglas VW scored 67 percent of recording four runs scored. John snagged a line drive, stepped on sec- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

more photos at goleader.com David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ballyhoo Sports DOUBLED UP AT FIRST...Jun’s Bruce Evans gets doubled up after Douglas second baseman Pete Artesia snags a liner and flicks to Harold Zayas, who makes the tag in the fifth inning of the UC 50+ A Division semifinal on August 25. GAUL RAPS 4 RBI, McCULLOUGH 3 RBI, BUTEAU 4-FOR-4 Douglas VW Knocks Off Jun’s In 50+ A Division Semis, 19-9

By DAVID B. CORBIN The lower four men in Douglas’ Hector Munoz singled twice, scored Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 12-man lineup did particularly well twice and walked once. Harold Zayas Douglas VW got an early jump offensively, beginning with Bill slapped a pair of RBI singles and scored start but had to rev up its engines in Buteau who went 4-for-4 with two once. Mike Shriner and Pat Mooney the final two innings to assure itself of RBI and three runs scored. Jim (walk) both singled twice and scored a 19-9 victory over Jun’s Contracting McCullough (3 RBI, 3 runs) rapped a twice. Ed Rodriguez had two singles in Game 3 of the Union County Se- pair of singles and had his team’s only and an RBI. Pete Artesia singled, scored nior 50+ A Division semifinals at extra-base hit with a two-run triple. twice and had two RBI. Joe Caliguari Memorial Field 2 in Linden on Au- Pitcher Rich Gaul singled three times, singled and scored once. gust 25. Jun’s won Game 1, 15-8, but scored twice and had four RBI. Tom The leadoff hitter and the last bat- Douglas VW got the top end of a 31- Renna (RBI) tapped three singles and ter in Jun’s lineup were the most pro- 26 slugfest in Game 2, so the victory scored twice. ductive. Al Genova thumped an RBI catapulted the VW men to the cham- Others in the VW lineup influenced triple and an RBI single and added a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times pionship round against top-seeded the outcome also. Gino Antonucci double, while scoring twice. Pitcher ANOTHER FINE STRETCH...Deegan Roofing first baseman Farlan Alusik makes one of his many fine stretches to get the Deegan Roofing. poked three singles and had two RBI. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 putout on Douglas VW runner Jim McCullough during Game 1 of the A Division championship at Memorial Field 2.

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David B. Corbin (August 2019 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (August 2019 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (August 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times STIRRING UP THE DIRT...Sofa King speedster Brian Schiller gets a face full of A LEAPING ATTEMPT...Darby Road (Brainard’s) Dennis DiMascio gets gunned PROTECTING HIMSELF...St. Joseph’s Nash Warfield protects himself as he dirt as he dives back to first to avoid being doubled up in Game 2 against Five Guys. down at the plate after being tagged by Charlie Brown catcher Steve Kroll in crosses home plate as St. Vincent (on loan) catcher Rich Pitonzo prepares to scoop The Sofa Kings got off their duffs and routed Five Guys 27-14 (August 7, 2019). Game 2. Charlie Brown’s won the West Division title (August 12, 2019). the throw at Brookside Park on August 9, 2018. The Joes won 17-6. * A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Youth & Adult Sports * From the archives of The Westfield tions, the game was called. added a two-RBI sacrifice fly. Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on and Nash Warfield came up just shy Francis) made it very difficult for Leader and The Scotch Plains- August 12, 2019: Dave Belford Aaron Richards, who went 3-for-5 August 9. The two donors from St. of hitting for the cycle with a two-run their opponents to muster any major Fanwood Times — Complete stories homered and tripled and drove in four and scored twice, cracked a solo homer Sebastian, Rich Pitonzo and Wells triple, a two-run double and a single, rally. Fernandez scattered 11 hits, can be seen at www.goleader.com — runs to help lead second-seeded Sofa for Darby Road Brainard. Dennis Pikaart, both right-handed batters had while scoring twice. Tom Swales went walked just two batters and struck out year, month, week. Kings to a 9-6 victory over Five Guys DiMascio rapped a pair of RBI singles to bat left handed against the Joe 4-for-4, including a triple, had three one. The most hits Fernandez yielded August 9, 2019: One dark maver- in Game 3 to claim the Scotch Plains RBI and scored once. Tom Grycan in any one inning was three in the final ick cloud on an otherwise clear Men’s Softball League East Division (RBI) singled in all four of his at-bats inning when St. Francis managed to evening hovered over Jerseyland Field championship at Jerseyland Field in and scored twice. Gus Alvarez went plate just one run. Kozlowski spread in Scotch Plains when first-place St. Scotch Plains on August 12. John 4-for-5 with a double, three RBI and out 10 hits, Anthony prepared to do battle with “Pops” Kronic drove in a pair of runs three runs scored. Tom Fazio went 4- But it was the defense that saw to it last-place St. Sebastian in St. Bart’s and pitched brilliantly in the deciding for-5, scored twice and had an RBI. that very few extra outs were permit- Oldtimers Men’s Softball League ac- game. Kronic got all the help he St. Vincent tapped out 13 hits and ted. St. George shortstop Rob Zerafa tion on August 9. Two very veteran needed from a stingy Sofa Kings in- Sal Gano went 3-for-3 with a double was involved in 10 putouts. In the third pitchers, Frank Chupko for St. An- field headed up by his son, shortstop and two RBI. Speedster Matt Hall inning, Zerafa smothered a steaming thony and Pete Chemidlin for St. Mike Kronic. Time and again the Sofa singled twice doubled and scored three liner off the bat of Ray Lo. In the fifth Sebastian, took to the mound in hopes Kings defense came up with plays times. Rick Wustefeld singled three inning, he alertly grabbed a deflection that their respective team would that helped keep the Five Guys of- times and had an RBI. Frank off the glove of the third baseman and emerge as the victor. In the end, it was fense off the scoreboard. Vecchione doubled, singled and quickly tossed to second for a putout. Mother Nature who came up with the August 12, 2019: Scotty Savarese, scored once. His most impressive performance came overwhelming victory. Todd Simo, Tony Wargo, Corey August 10, 2018: Two of the three in the sixth when he chased down Mike As the visiting team, St. Anthony did Gallitelli and Brian Piccola accounted teams vying for the top rung in the St. D’Amato’s very difficult popup near manage to get through a dry top of the for 15 RBI as Charlie Brown’s out- Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball the leftfield line. Finally he converted first inning and produced four runs on slugged Darby Road (Brainard), 17- League standings demonstrated just two grounders to putouts to end St. four hits. But the maverick cloud also 9, in Game 2 to claim the Scotch why they deserve to be in the hunt Francis’ hopes of a seventh-inning came along and began to do what it Plains Men’s Softball League West when St. George locked horns with come from behind victory. does best — rain. Chupko on the mound Division crown at Brookside Park in St. Francis at Brookside Park in Scotch St. Francis shortstop Lou Messano valiantly tried to weather the elements. Scotch Plains on August 12. Offen- Plains on August 10. Both teams re- was just as impressive and was in- David B. Corbin (August 2014 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Realizing that the brave St. Bart’s men sively, the game was a far cry differ- A SUPER AND DECIDING PLAY...AJ Jersey catcher Howie Greco makes a ceived excellent pitching perfor- volved in nine plays, which included seemed determined to work their way ent than Charlie Brown’s modest 5-1 great catch to get the putout on Rosie’s Jim Massarelli. The AJ Jersey Boys pulled mances and outstanding defense, es- a 4 (Kevin Coupe)-6 (Messano)-3 through the elements, the maverick victory over the Roadsters in Game 1. out a 10-9 victory in the eighth at Jerseyland Field (August 14, 2014). pecially from their shortstops but in (Joe Opoto) double play in the first cloud responded with a bad attitude Simo, who scored three times, col- the end, St. George managed to hold inning. In the second inning, Messano and stepped up its assault on the field. lected four RBI on four hits, which and doubled. Gus Alvarez poked a Boys but the loan was not quite enough off St. Francis, 4-3. robbed Vince Fumero of a single in Hoping that the downpour would included a three-run blast over the pair of RBI singles, Jeff Bendix (RBI) and St. Vincent fell short, 17-6. Both pitchers, Ed Fernandez (St. the hole then he did the same in the soon be over and noticing the clear centerfield fence. Wargo, who was singled twice and scored once and The Joe Boys pounded out 24 hits George) and Mike Kozlowski (St. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 skies all around them with the excep- walked twice — once intentionally Jarrod Pence scored twice, singled, tion of the dark cloud that was still — whacked a solo homer and a double walked once and had an RBI. hovering over them, the St. Bart’s men and added an RBI sacrifice fly. August 9, 2018: Lack of manpower continued to the bottom of the second Savarese singled four times, scored forced St. Vincent to go on a kind of Deegan Downs Douglas, 21-3, in UC 50+ Game 1 inning. At that point, the maverick four times and had two RBI. Piccola a “Lend Lease” program with a few CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 cloud moved on and the rain stopped. singled three times and had four RBI. kind members of other teams in the But the damage had already been done. Gallitelli doubled, scored once, St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball its runs in the top of the first inning single over second and Steve Barba to right, scored on Buteau’s sac fly to With very soggy and dangerous condi- walked with the bases loaded and League game against St. Joseph at when Zayas and Antonucci scored bashed an RBI single to center. right-center. However five respectively on Rodriguez’s RBI Four more Roofers rubbed home Deeganators scored in the lower fifth. single to left and Shriner’s RBI sac fly plate in the fourth inning. Mugele Roth, who was on first, scored on to center. But the Deegan wrecking bounced a single past short, Alusik Collin’s looping double into shallow St. Anthony Bounces St. Mike in Semifinals, 13-2 crew answered with six runs. Fischer doubled to center and Garced sliced right field. Mugele was given his in- drew a leadoff walk, Roth yanked a an RBI single to right. Juchnik’s tentional walk and Alusik followed CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 double to right, Collins looped a two- grounder to the mound scored Alusik’s with a free pass. Garced laced a two- short and Santiago slashed a two-run third. After a smooth handling of a Rinaldo singled over second in the run double into mid center and Mugele pinch runner. Marty Marks rapped a run single to center. Alusik’s pinch single to right. chopper by Jones at first base helped sixth but Blau smothered Reich’s chop- mangled a two-run homer over the single that bounced off second base runner scored on a throwing miscue A great grab in centerfield by Jim keep St. Anthony scoreless in the per back to the mound and tossed to centerfield fence. Alusik slapped a then Bernstein brought Juchnik and by the catcher then Juchnik jolted an Devlin kept St. Mike off the board in fourth, St. Mike managed to score first for the third out. single to right-center, Russo ripped Marks home with his lashing single to RBI single to right. the first inning then a running snag of once in the bottom of the inning when In the St. Anthony seventh, an RBI double down the right field right. Game 2 would be set for September a popup by leftfielder Reich and a Blau singled and scored on McGuinness initiated a 5- line and DiFabio lined an RBI single The final Douglas run stepped on 1 at Memorial Field 2. sliding catch by centerfielder Baboomian’s double into shallow left- 4(Samuelian)-3(Jones) double play. down the leftfield line. home plate in the fifth inning when Douglas VW 200 010 0 3 Baboomian held St. Anthony score- center. then St. Michael scored once in the Deegan doubled its score in the Shriner, who wiggled a leadoff single Deegan Roofers 660 450 x 21 less in the second. Thanks to his own The racket created by the St. An- bottom of the inning. Gang sliced a second and it began with a walk, this grab of a line drive off the bat of Chris thony bats in the fifth inning elevated single to right, Baboomian doubled time, to Appolito. Baldowski curled a Paterek, Blau held St. Michael score- their lead to 13-1. St. Anthony com- to left and Jones lofted an RBI sac fly short single and Fischer sizzled an less in the second. bined eight singles with a two-run to left. Pitonzo’s fly ball to right- RBI single past the second baseman. St. Anthony upped its lead to 5-0 in error when Jack Kennedy’s fly ball center was hauled in by Eddie Roth followed with an RBI sac fly and the third. Logan looped a single over was dropped in centerfield to amass Fernandez for the final out. Mugele hammered a two-run homer third, Coady Brown hacked a bad hop eight runs. Camisa, Logan, Brown, St. Anthony 203 080 0 13 over the right-centerfield fence. Alusik single over third baseman Bob Margolis, Blau, Palmieri, Santiago St. Michael 000 100 1 2 doubled to center, Russo scribbled a McGuinness’ glove and Margolis rico- and Kennedy (or their pinch runners) cheted a single off McGuinness’ glove managed to dance across home plate. to load the bases. Blau bopped an RBI Blau limited St. Mike to just a single single to left then Gang scooped a by Pitonzo in the fifth and received a Union County Senior 60+ dribbler back to the mound and flicked spectacular diving catch by Devlin in home to get the force out. Santiago center. plopped a two-run single over short. Gang absorbed Devlin’s steaming League Playoff Results: A great play by shortstop Daryl liner in the sixth and yielded just a Palmieri and another by Santiago at single to Camisa. St. Mike’s Samuelian Renda Roads 21, Kenilworth VFW 6 Avengers 4, Yogi’s Boys 2 third base kept St. Mike silent in the reached first on a throwing error and Renda Roads swept their best of Game 2 of the semifinal series was three semifinal playoff series and a real nail biter. Trailing 2-1 in the top move on to the 60+ A Division Finals. of the fourth inning, Avengers’ Joe Renda’s offense was led by Tom Sarica doubled to score two runs. The David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Baldowski (3 hits, HR), John Mazur score remained 3-2 until the top of the NOT QUITE IN TIME...Deegan’s Steve Barba, No. 16, needed to be a step faster (3 hits, 3B), Anthony Santorelli, Gary 6th when a key hit by Tom Connolly as Douglas first baseman Harold Zayas gets the throw from the shortstop in time Pence and Bernie Maguire (3 hits provided the insurance run. The during Game 1 of the Union County 50+ A Division championship. each) led the offense. Dennis Watson Avengers’ tight defense led by in- and Sal Martino were defensive fielders Steve Falco, Steve Landau, standouts. For VFW, Don Gino Raisley, Jeff Villani, Bill Moore Montefusco, Rich Kovach and Bob and pitcher Alan Schachman set down Union County Senior 50+ D’Meo had 2 hits apiece. 6 straight Yogis in the last two innings American Legion 21, Liberty Light- to earn the victory and tie the B Divi- League Playoff Results: ing 6 sion series at 1-1. American Legion knotted the A Avengers 10, Yogi’s Boys 1 Douglas VW 19, Jun’s Contracting 9 Scott Mugele (3 hits, including 2 long Division semifinal series at 1-1. Le- The Avengers took Game 3 to ad- Douglas was led by the outstanding HRs), Charlie Collins, Farlan Alusik, gion overcame an early deficit by vance to B Division finals. Avengers pitching of Rich Gaul and the defense Tom Baldowski and John Garced (3 scoring 9 runs in the third inning to tied the game 1-1 in the bottom of the of Pete Arteaga and Tom Renna, shut- hits each) led Deegan. Ed Rodriguez, take the lead and never looked back. 1st and then added 9 more runs over ting down the powerful Jun’s lineup. Gene Antonucci and Pete Artesia each Leading the charge for the Legion the next 5 innings, while shutting out Bill Buteau (4 hits), Hector Munoz, had 2 hits for Douglas. with big hits were Ralph Genova, Yogi’s Boys for the balance of the Gene Antonucci, Jim McCullough and Deegan leads A Division Final, 1-0 John Amato, Gene Antonucci, Bill game behind another masterful pitch- Rich Gaul (all with 3 hits) led the Phenomenal Boyz 11, Riverside Inn David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Dugan and Glenn Sytko. Contribut- ing performance by ace Alan offense that had at least 2 hits from 10 RACE TO THE PLATE...St. Anthony’s Ray Santiago manages to get to home ing with outstanding defensive plays Schachman. He was backed by a solid plate before St. Michael catcher Frank Apicella can at Brookside Park on August every player. Jun’s Al Genova capped In a come from behind victory, the 28. St. Anthony bounced top-seeded St. Michael to the Losers Bracket. were Bill Buteau and Willie Shumate defense which included 3 double off a great season going 4-for-4 and Phenomenal Boyz took the decision to keep LLG from mounting a come- plays. At the plate, Steve Falco, Stu Mike McKenna was 3-for-4. Nick in Game 1 of the B Division finals. back. Winning pitcher Ed Lubas Lukowiak, Joe Brown, Bill Moore Mennona walked three times, Walt John Llano (4-for-4, 2 RBI), Al Dente pitched a shutout over the last six and Anthony Abbaleo contributed 2 Patrylo was 2/3 as was Dave Eckert (3 hits, 2-run blast in the 6th) led DAVIS AGENCY innings. hits apiece. Avengers will face Aw- who sparkled on the bases all game Riverside. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 3, 2020 Page 11 Area stores that carry The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Westfield Tobacco & News 7-11 of Westfield 7-11 of Mountainside 7-11 of Garwood Westfield Mini Mart Kwick Mart Food Store Mountain Deli 108 Elm St. (Leader) 1200 South Ave., W. (Leader/Times) 921 Mountain Ave. (Leader) 309 North Ave. (Leader) 301 South Ave., W. (Leader) 190 South Ave. (Times) 2385 Mountain Ave. (Times) 7-11 on Central Ave Shoprite Supermarket King's Supermarket Baron's Drug Store Scotch Hills Pharmacy Wallis Stationery Krauszer's 800 Central Ave. (Leader) 563 North Ave. (Leader) 300 South Ave. (Leader) 243 E. Broad St. (Leader) 1819 East 2nd St. (Times) 441 Park Ave. (Leader/Times) 727 Central Ave. (Leader) Amer. Legion Denies Liberty in UC 50 Semi, 15-9 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Genova chased down Rick a steaming liner and Don Shumard and scored twice. Miller singled twice Regenthal’s shot at the right field line did the same in leftfield. Balestriere and scored once. Backus singled and then middle infielder John Amato added another fine snag in the sixth scored twice. Rich Pitonzo hooked a covered a lot of ground to get the third inning. two-run double and added an RBI out. Offensively, Lubas, the pitcher, walk. Pat Nigro singled twice. In the fifth inning, after Genova helped his own cause with a two-run Liberty took a 3-0 lead in the top of hauled in Mike Koslowski’s liner with single and an RBI sacrifice fly. Amato the first. Backus and Balestriere two runners aboard, Miscia initiated went 3-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored respectively on Jackson’s and a 3-6(Antonucci)-3 double play. The scored. Genova doubled, singled and Semple’s singles then Jackson strolled very next inning, Jim McCullough scored three times. Jack Helfrich home on Pitonzo’s bases-loaded free prevented additional Liberty runs with rapped a pair of RBI singles and scored pass. But the Legionnaires answered an outstanding grab near the once. McCullough thumped an RBI with three of their own. Genova, centerfield fence. triple, doubled and scored twice. Amato and Antonucci all scuffed the The Liberty defense pulled off some Glenn Sytko crunched an RBI triple, plate. The Legionnaires took a 5-3 sparkling plays themselves. Regenthal singled and scored once. Bill Buteau lead in the third when Jones singled at third base converted a tough drilled an RBI triple and scored twice. and later scored on an error then grounder to a putout in the second Dugan (RBI), doubled, singled and Genova scored on Amato’s chopping single past short. Two Lighting men scored in the fourth to knot the score. Balestriere and Jackson, who both singled, scored on Pitonzo’s plop- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ping double into leftfield. SLIDING INTO SECOND...Douglas VW runner Geno Antonucci, No. 24, slides into second as Jun’s Mike Hoffman prepares Then the lights dimmed big to throw the ball to first base in the A Division Semifinal Game 3 at Memorial Field 2 in Linden on August 25. time for Liberty in the fifth when the American Legion amassed six runs on seven hits, a sacrifice fly, an in- Douglas Knocks Off Jun’s in 50+ A Division, 19-9

tentional walk to Willie CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Shumate and a throwing error. The assault was high- John Deitch went 3-for-3 with a two- so Douglas took advantage with six Eckert reached first on a force out. lighted by RBI triples from run double, while scoring once. Glen runs in the second. Caliguari, Mooney Hoffman pushed a single to right- McCullough and Sytko. Gang (RBI) ripped a pair of singles and Artesia tapped singles to load the center and Deitch drilled a long two- Liberty did however and scored twice. Mike McKenna bases. Buteau hopped a two-run single run double to right-center. Genova manage to brighten things had an RBI and two singles. Walt past short and McCullough sliced a sliced an RBI triple down the third a bit with four runs in the Patrylo pounded and RBI triple and single to right. Gaul and Renna fol- baseline and scored on Gang’s single sixth. Balestriere ripped an singled. Power man Nick Mennona lowed with RBI singles, Munoz to right. Mennona hammered an RBI RBI single to right-center, hammered an RBI double and was walked then Zayas poked an RBI double to center. Semple drilled an RBI wisely walked twice. single to right and Antonucci drove Douglas finally got back on the single to straightaway cen- Playoff games seem to give rise to an RBI single to center. offensive in the sixth to re-stretch its ter and Regenthal slammed elevated defensive efforts. When Jun’s Jun’s answered with just one run lead to 15-8. Gaul ripped a two-run a two-run double to deep fought back from a 9-3 deficit to when Costello wiggled a single past single then Munoz, Zayas, Antonucci right-center. tighten the score 9-8 in the bottom of third and scored on Patrylo’s long triple and Rodriguez rapped successive RBI But the flicker was short the fifth inning, Douglas second to right. Douglas drove its lead to 9-1 in singles. Jun’s bashfully answered once lived as the American Le- baseman Artesia made a leaping stab the third. Rodriguez rapped a leadoff in the sixth when Eckert singled and gion answered with four of of a liner off the bat of Rob Stratton single to center and Shriner whacked a scored on Genova’s single to center. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times its own. Dugan doubled and fired to first in time to double up single to right-center. Later, Artesia’s Douglas made situations very diffi- SLIPPING INTO THIRD SAFELY...Liberty Lighting’s Rich Pitonzo slips into third base as down the leftfield line, American Legion third baseman Bill Dugan receives the throw at Memorial Field 3 in Linden Bruce Evans, who was diving back to groundout to short allowed Rodriguez cult for Jun’s with another four runs in on August 26. The Legionnaires beat Jun’s to advance to the 60+ A Division Championship. Buteau slashed an RBI first base. On the very next play, to score then Shriner scored on the seventh to seize a 19-9 lead. Artesia triple down the right field McCullough robbed Pete Costello of McCullough’s sizzling single to center. lobbed an RBI sac fly to left, inning then Lou Balestriere followed scored once. Chris Paterek (RBI, run) line, Helfrich tapped an RBI single an extra base hit in deep centerfield. Two Contractors scored in the Jun’s McCullough slammed a two-run triple with a pair of smooth putouts at sec- singled twice. past first and Lubas wiggled a two- VW third baseman Renna made three third inning. With Genova and Gang to the far reaches of centerfield and ond base. Shortstop Don Miller made Liberty’s Balestriere (RBI) singled run single past short. fine plays for outs and Artesia con- aboard, McKenna plopped an RBI Gaul slapped an RBI single past first. a leaping grab of Ed Lubas’ liner that twice and scored in all three of his at- The Light switch went out when all verted a hard grounder to a putout in single into mid leftfield and Evans McKenna and Stratton singled for he nearly converted to a double play bats. Regenthal ripped a two-run three Liberty batters went down 1-2- the second inning. lofted an RBI sac fly to center. Jun’s Jun’s in the seventh but were unable in the third inning then Balestriere double and singled. Harry Semple 3 in the seventh. Jun’s managed to avoid yielding a then plated five runs in the fourth to to reach home. followed with another fine putout. In (run) slapped a pair of RBI singles. Liberty Lighting 300 204 0 9 run in the first inning but failed to narrow the margin to 9-8. Patrylo Douglas VW 063 006 4 19 the fourth inning, Balestriere absorbed Willie Jackson (RBI) singled twice American Legion 302 064 x 15 capitalize in the bottom of the inning, slashed a single past first then Dave Jun’s Contracting 012 501 0 9 * A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Youth & Adult Sports * third on Don Rinaldi’s grounder. He ever, was Mike Kozlowski, who went of second-seeded Riverside Inn and Ron Kulik was the man that the at Rahway River Park to advance to Inn men and scored four of the runs. showed his range to perform a putout 3-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. third-seeded Top Line Appliances rose Riversiders could not get out. He went the Union County Senior 50+ Soft- Mike DiRienzo, Mike Rzewuski and in the fifth then in the seventh, Veteran first baseman Floyd Roberts to the occasion with refined perfor- 4-for-4 with a pair of doubles and ball League A Division champion- Jack Helfrich all went 2-for-3 with an Messano pulled off a super scoop and poked a pair of singles and Corey mances both offensively and, espe- scored all four times. Whitey ships to face the fearsome top-seeded RBI and a run scored. Leadoff hitter converted it to a putout at first. Woodring doubled. cially, defensively in Game 1 of the B McCormack also went 4-for-4 and August 16, 2017: Cellar dwelling Kozlowski was on the mound for Division semifinal round at Jerseyland scored once and Greg Hartnett went for several weeks and the disrespect the Sebs and gave up 16 hits. He was Field in Scotch Plains on August 17. 3-for-3 with two RBI and scored once. that it attracted must have aroused the punished severely by leadoff hitter The Riversiders were clinging to a Don “The Count” Montefusco rapped men of St. Wolfgang to play like con- Varo Baboomian, who blasted a solo 10-8 lead entering the top of the sev- a pair of RBI sacrifice flies and an tenders when they hosted St. Sebastian home run, a double and a triple, while enth inning and managed hold off the RBI single. in a St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Soft- scoring all three times, in his three Top Liners, who had the go-ahead run Riverside had two individuals that ball League game at Brookside Park plate appearances. The lack of an- on base, 10-9. Top Line failed to get out. John in Scotch Plains on August 16. After other at-bat was the only thing that Although there were a number of McClung singled twice, doubled, yielding five runs to St. Sebastian in prevented him from hitting for the key hits, there were, at least, as many scored twice and had two RBI. Tom the top of the first inning, veteran cycle, that is if he only wanted to tap key defensive plays that either pre- Wolansky ripped an RBI double, an pitcher Frank Chupko, with the back- a single. Two veteran veterans, Walt vented runs or squashed rallies and RBI single, walked once and scored ing of an impressive defense, tossed Patrylo and Pete Chemidlin, did their the very first was performed by Riv- twice. Rich Polinitza (run scored) shutout ball, while his offense roared share of damage also. Patrylo singled erside centerfielder Rich Conklin, who slammed an RBI double, singled and to earn the Wolfmen an 11-5 victory. twice, scored twice and added an RBI, gunned down a runner heading to added an RBI sac fly. Chupko, who walked one batter, while Chemidlin slapped a pair of third base in the top of the first inning. August 9, 2016: Concerned about yielded four hits in the first inning but RBI singles and scored once. Conklin added another scary, knee- the possibility of facing a Game 3 in scattered just five more in the remain- August 17, 2017: Playoff time in sliding and thudding snag in the fifth the best-of-three series, the second- ing six innings. The St. Sebastian hit- the Union County Senior 50+ Soft- inning. John McClung made several seeded Linwood Inn, trailing 4-2, ter who did have his number, how- ball League has arrived and the men slick plays at shortstop but his most tapped across home plate four times impressive was when he hauled in a in the top of the seventh inning then pop fly in shallow centerfield in the shutdown third-seeded Liberty Light- fifth inning. ing Group 1-2-3 to earn a 6-4 victory David B. Corbin (August 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s SLIDING IN FOR A DOUBLE...St. George’s Mike Cunningham slides into second base for an RBI double in the second inning as St. Francis second baseman Kevin Coupe makes a tag at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on August 10, 2018. Softball Playoff Results: Deegan Roofing squad. Linwood Inn Joe Sarica rapped an RBI single and SECOND ROUND GAMES: THIRD ROUND GAMES had edged Liberty Lighting, 4-1, in scored once, while Joe Lynch and Mac St. Michael 23, St. Wolfgang7 St. Sebastian 16, St. Joseph 9 Game 1 of the series. Kowalski each added an RBI single. Number one seed St. Michael, sport- St. Sebastian’s high-powered of- Linwood Inn pitcher Rich Johns The bottom two batters in the lineup, ing custom jerseys, rolled into fense came ready to play as they walked just one batter and allowed 10 Joe Menza and Bernie McGuire (2- Brookside Park with a swagger. St. jumped out to a 10-1 lead after three hits but five of those hits came in the for-2) accounted for one run each. Jim Mike’s confidence was justified for at innings. With the victory, Sebastian fifth inning when the Lighting Group Sydlo had the other single. least one night as they scored 21 runs will continue its long trek through the plated three of their runs. Liberty August 10, 2016: Superb pitching in the first three innings and trounced loser’s bracket, while St. Joe is elimi- Lighting pitcher Dan Nigro walked and fielding gave way somewhat in St. Wolfgang. Frank “White Light- nated. St. Sebastian racked up 28 hits. no one and permitted 12 singles but the fifth and sixth innings and the ning” Apicella cracked a clutch three- Hard-hitting rookie Joe DiBernardo four came in the first inning and five defending champions, Creative In- run double to open the floodgates for (4-4, 2RBI), Mike Markowycz (3-4, arrived in that fateful seventh inning. dustries I, capitalized the most to down St. Michael in the first inning. 4RBI), Mike McKenna (3-3, 3RBI) Hitters 1 through 6 accounted for all Awnings Galore II, 9-3, in Game 2 of Other notable performers included led the way, while captain Wells six RBI, one apiece, for the Linwood CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Bob McGuiness (5-5), Rich Reich (5- Pikaart, Joe Oporto, Louie Balestriere, 5), VruBaboomian (4-5, 4RBI), and Jim Killeen and Fred Wustefeld all Glenn Gang (4-5). The Wolfies re- chipped in with multiple hits for St DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI ceived multi-hit games from Pete Sebastian. Mike “Donnie Jr.” David B. Corbin (August 2017 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Chemidlin, Brendan “B-Mac” D’Amato, Francis “Psycho” CORRALLING THE THROW...Top Line third baseman Ray DiMaggio corrals McNamara, Chris Millar, John Vecchione, Harold Hopler, Tom the throw as Riversider Tom Wolansky slides into third base at Jerseyland Field Criminal Defense Matters Cholankeril, Ross Alpert and Todd Swales and Matt “PP” Marino each in Scotch Plains during a UC 50+ B Division playoff game (August 17, 2017). Feinberg. Mighty Mike’s swagger racked up multiple hits for St. Joseph. State and Municipal Criminal Court proved to be short lived, as they were St. Francis 23, St. Wolfgang 1 $5(<28',925&,1*"',925&('" knocked down a peg by Bobby Second-seeded St. Francis found Motor Vehicle Tickets • DWI Camisa’s St. Anthony squad on Fri- its footing with a dominant victory +$67+(&2521$9,586&$86('$68%67$17,$/ day (see featured write up). over St. Wolfgang. 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Standout Joe DiBernardo, Mike McKenna and performers for St. Francis included Call Brandon Minde, Former Prosecutor Lou Fraguas collected multiple hits Rob Zerafa (4-4, 4RBI), Chris “Rock” for St. Sebastian. St. George pitcher Sarna (3-4, 4RBI) and Kevin 0DULR&*XUULHUL(VT .ULVWLQ0&DSDOER(VT -HQQLIHU/

WESTFIELD – If isolation and South Avenue businesses while tak- 30): A little bit retro and naturally distancing were an art, The Addams ing in the Wicked Windows of socially distant, a drive-in is the per- Family would be the masters. This Westfield, an artistic celebration of fect addition to the 2020 Alt year, their dynamic is on-brand as the Halloween and The Addams Family. AddamsFest line-up. The South Av- wildly successful AddamsFest returns Haunt Your House Contest: Back enue train station lot will host four for a third year – this time, in a pan- by popular demand! Get in the spirit of drive-in movie screenings: demic-friendly manner, and once the season with Westfield’s third an- Friday October 23, 6:30 p.m.: It’s a again transforming Westfield with a nual Haunt Your House contest. Once Halloween pajama party for the fami- uniquely exciting celebration honor- again, community members will tour lies! Get comfy, put the kids in the car, ing its own Charles Addams and his Westfield to view the entries and vote and settle in for – what else? -- The penchant for the macabre with a wide for their favorites using an online map Addams Family movie, set right here variety of events. of participating homes. After spend- in New Jersey. Dubbed “Alt AddamsFest” for ing so much time at home in 2020, the Friday, October 23, 9:00 p.m.: The 2020, the festivities will be shaped by expectations are high – registration second shift is for the braver audi- creative approaches to gatherings that opens Monday, September 14. ences, with a screening of the classic provide a safe environment while Draw This in Your Own Style – The thriller Psycho. maintaining the initial spirit of the Addams Family: The “Draw This in Friday, October 30, 7:00 p.m.: Pa- celebration. Your Style Challenge” is a viral trend jama family screening of Hotel Born in 1912 and raised in that emerged over the past few years Transylvania. Westfield, Charles Addams was one on social media and art-oriented Friday, October 30, 10:00 p.m.: of the country’s premier cartoonists, websites. The challenge begins with a Calling all Brads and Janets (age 18+)! with his work prominently featured in posted piece of artwork and then chal- AddamsFest tradition lives on for a The New Yorker. His most successful lenges others to reinterpret that draw- late-night screening of The Rocky creation, The Addams Family, was ing or character in as many different Horror Picture Show. Maybe hold on inspired by his hometown surround- styles as possible, often with amazing to that scarce toilet paper from this ings. The characters that began as and inspiring results. AddamsFest will year and bring it along. illustrations grew into a television invite the public to participate in this Tamaques Haunted Trail (October series, a live action movie franchise, contest by drawing one of Charles 24 and 25): Cars near and far are a Broadway musical, and last year’s Addams’ specific iconic cartoons in summoned to load up with passen- Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times Addams Family animated movie. In their own style and sharing their en- gers and drive through this new and PORCH CONCERT...Connor Myers played a porch concert in Westfield on Thursday evening, delighting fans and October, he will be posthumously in- tries on social media. immersive Halloween experience in neighbors. ducted into the New Jersey Hall of Mystical Mindowaskin: One of Tamaques Park. By day, the Trick or Fame. What better place to honor Westfield’s most picturesque desti- Trail will welcome families for a Addams’ talent and creativity than nations will be the site of a family- spooky, age-appropriate event, while the town where he grew up? friendly, self-guided stroll that will the distinctly haunted Trail of Terror Jersey Native Sings Original Songs, “The return of AddamsFest is a won- evolve throughout October and in- will be held at night for more mature derful way to provide the community clude features such as the Painted attendees seeking a frightful drive. with a celebration and connectedness Pumpkin Path, showcasing works of Through a combination of live action Country Favorites at Porch Concert during a year that has challenged us art presented by the Westfield Public and digital simulation, this innova- all,” said Mayor Shelley Brindle. “I’m Arts Commission; Quest for the Hal- tive attraction for a pandemic-friendly thrilled that we are able to find innova- loween Fairy Doors, a hunt to locate environment aims to bring the spirit By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY Mr. Myers grew up in Garwood and Tennessee in January of 2016 and has tive ways to have these festivities safely these hidden portals on various trees; of the season to a variety of age groups. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times graduated from Arthur L. Johnson High made it their permanent home ever and keep the spirit of AddamsFest in an Enchanted Forest; the return of the Charles Addams: A New York State WESTFIELD — A live-streamed School in Clark. He met Sarah since. While serving as a police officer Westfield for its third year.” Addams Family House on of Mind (October 29): Missing Man- concert from one’s front porch does Bridgman there when they were 15 in Franklin, Tennessee, Mr. Myers Mark your calendars for a variety Mindowaskin Pond; and a variety of hattan? Join a virtual conversation not sound too far-fetched in the age of and married his high school sweet- began honing his performance skills of events to be held throughout an innovative photo stops along the way. with Kevin Miserocchi, Director of Covid-19. Connor Myers, a country heart as they both turned 19. In fact, he by singing his original songs at many October like no other. Maniacs’ Carving Contest: Join the Tee & Charles Addams Founda- singer/songwriter who grew up in said in a phone interview with The venues on Broadway in Nashville. Wicked Windows of Westfield: Brooklyn’s beloved Maniac Pump- tion, as he as he regales us with tales Garwood and has relocated to Nash- Westfield Leader and The Times, he When Covid-19 virus struck in Once again, AddamsFest promises to kin Carvers via Zoom for a hands-on of the saucy side of his friend, Chas, ville, Tennessee, regaled his neigh- knew they were meant to be together. March, however, the Myers duo de- transform Westfield into a fanciful, jack-o-lantern carving tutorial, and and introduces us to the new book bors, friends and Facebook followers He enlisted and at age 18 became a cided they would travel back to New spooky, kooky destination. Through- enter your creation for a chance to featuring illustrations of Addams’ on Thursday, August 27, 2020, with part of the United States Marine Corps. Jersey to stay in Westfield with Sarah’s out October, residents and visitors win prizes from local businesses. beloved New York City, Addams’ just such a concert. The rain-threat- Throughout his four years of active mother and her boyfriend. Nashville can support Downtown Westfield and Dudley’s Drive-In (October 23 and Apple: The New York Cartoons of ened weather cooperated for the hour- duty, he lost roughly half his hearing had pretty much shut down, and he Charles Addams. Get a behind the and-a-half-long event that raised due to an accumulation of factors. said he knew he could write his songs scenes glimpse of Charles and Tee money and awareness for The Because of that, The Wounded War- just as easily in New Jersey as he could Addams’ home in the Hamptons (“The Wounded Warriors Project and Feed riors Project has always been an orga- in Tennessee. Michael Esposito, a Swamp”), visit the pet cemetery where the Frontline of Hunger and delighted nization he supports and his second neighbor of his mother-in-law, heard they were married, and explore the his fans. live-streamed porch concert raised Mr. Myers outdoors playing his guitar mysterious home where Charles When the concert started around money for not only that charity, but for for the neighbors back in April when Addams’ creations were born. 5:10 p.m., it looked like there would Feed the Frontline of Hunger as well. the pandemic was raging in New Jer- “Perhaps now more than ever, the be outside noise that might put a damper His first front porch concert raised sey. “I just was out on the porch play- essence of Charles Addams’ creations on the event. But the construction nearly $20,000 for these two chari- ing tunes for the folks who had been ring true with their odd, macabre take workers stopped blasting and sawing ties. stuck inside for so long,” he explained. on everyday life, and themes of home concrete in the driveway of the house After Mr. Myers moved back to “Michael came along and talked with and family at the core,” said Council- next door on The Boulevard in New Jersey when his service in the me about setting up this second front woman Dawn Mackey, AddamsFest Westfield just in time for an uninter- military concluded, he worked at a porch concert to continue the charity Chairperson. “We are thrilled to bring rupted songfest. Mr. Myer’s electric chemical plant and continued to write gifts. He made it happen.” back this celebration of one of guitar, microphone and speakers, and songs in his spare time. His wife, Sa- But just how does a northerner from Westfield’s most notable residents in percussion accompaniment by his fel- rah, heard a ballad her husband wrote Garwood come to write and sing coun- a newly re-imagined way that is re- low Marine veteran and older brother called “Overseas” detailing emotional try songs? He explains that his passion flective of the challenges, silver lin- Jorge Jimenez provided the perfect struggles military families endure from for writing country music all began ings, and resiliency of 2020.” sound mix. Masked neighbors and separation and insisted they move to during the time of his deployment in Further details about this year’s friends gathered across the street in Nashville so that he could pursue a North Carolina when a fellow corps- line-up, as well as community partner family groups. musical career. The couple moved to man lent him a small acoustic guitar. events and additional surprises, will Because of the influence of being sta- be announced in the coming weeks. tioned in the South and being in the Stay tuned as the altogether ooky military with people who listened to events continue to unfold on the country music, he became interested. AddamsFest website “I’ve always liked to sing and liked all (www.addamsfest.com) and social kinds of music – I was in plays when I media channels (@addamsfest on was in school – but when I heard Facebook and Instagram). All events country, something just clicked,” he are subject to change in accordance said. with public health guidelines. For His wife shared in the interview that Photo courtesy of Mountainside Restoration Committee more information on sponsorship and her favorite song of his is one that has WELCOME HOME...Mountainside’s Levi Cory House Village Shop will open volunteer opportunities, please email not been released yet, “Just You, Just on September 4, 5, 18 and 19, and October 9, 10, 23 and 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. [email protected]. Visitors are invited to come by and check out unique gift and household items Me.” He has written several songs that displayed in this historic setting. were inspired by his love for her. Check out his Facebook page Celebrate @connormyersmusic and listen to his songs and their inspiration. “Country Levi Cory Village Shop Pride” is an uplifting song that ex- A Loved One’s plains why people serve in the mili- To Reopen This Weekend tary. In this recent porch concert, he Birthday sang what he called a sneak peek for MOUNTAINSIDE – After being Andrew Hetfield House are located New Jersey of “You Got It,” a song closed for six months, the Village at Constitution Plaza (Watchung Av- that is about to be released. He sings Shop located in the Mountainside enue, off Birch Hill Road), adjacent other country artists’ songs that echo Restoration Committee’s Levi Cory to the Mountainside Public Library. In The FALL REOPENING...An autumn day at the Miller-Cory House Museum is familiar country topics of heartbreak, House has announced opening hours The Mountainside Restoration pictured. The museum will reopen on Sunday, September 27, with an outdoor liquor, cars and patriotism. He ex- for September and October. Its vol- Committee is a 501(c)(3) charity and Leader/Times! program on the museum grounds entitled “An Afternoon of Colonial Handi- plained that his favorite song is to date unteers are looking forward to wel- a committee of volunteers whose crafts.” is his “You Make It,” another song he coming shoppers. The shop will be purpose is to maintain the Deacon wrote for his wife. open on Fridays and Saturdays, Sep- Andrew Hetfield House, restore and To reserve your space Miller-Cory Announces Mr. Myers began working with pro- tember 4, 5, 18 and 19, and October maintain the Levi Cory House and Contact Suzette Stalker, ducer Kevin Rooney, who is a touring 9, 10, 23 and 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 collect and save historic Community Editor musician with the Rascal Flatts Band. p.m. Face masks, temperature checks Mountainside information and items 908-232-4407 Reopening Program The demo they made of Mr. Myers’ and hand sanitizing are required for from destruction. For further infor- [email protected] song “In My Car” came to the atten- the safety of guests and volunteers. mation, call (908) 789-9420 or go to goleader.com/wedding WESTFIELD — The Miller-Cory taken. Masks must be worn and so- tion of Bruce Springsteen’s producer, The circa 1818 Levi Cory House mountainsidehistory.org. House Museum will reopen by host- cial distancing observed. Hand sani- Ron Aniello. Aniello partnered with officially opened to the public in ing an outdoor event entitled “An tizer will be available. The museum Jason Wade (singer/songwriter of December of 2018. Originally lo- Afternoon of Colonial Handicrafts.” building will be closed. Lifehouse) to sign him to their newly cated at the corner of New Provi- LAW OFFICES OF It will take place on Sunday, Sep- Reservations are required, and are formed BellyKing Music. Mr. Myers dence Road and Mountain Avenue, tember 27. The rain date is the fol- being taken by telephone only. To is available for a wedding or special/ it was moved to Constitution Plaza ROBERT G. STAHL, LLC lowing Sunday, October 4. make a reservation, call (908) 232- private event and may be contacted at: five years ago. The house was the The historic farmhouse is located 1776 by Wednesday, September 23. [email protected]. location of the first Children’s Coun- at 614 Mountain Avenue, Westfield. Space is limited for each presenta- try Home, during the 1890s, before Highlights of the program, to be tion, so interested persons are en- Support Local Journalism! expanding to its current location as held on the grounds of the mu- couraged to call early to secure a the Children’s Specialized Hospital. seum, will include demonstrations spot. Admission (cash only) is $5 for goleader.com/subscriber After years of repair, renovation and of theorem painting, tin piercing, adults and children age 13 and older; restoration, the Levi Cory House now wreath vine making, weaving us- $3 for children ages 3 to 12, and free operates as a Museum for Children’s ing a lap loom, outdoor cooking on for those under age 3. Interests and the Village Shop. tripods and more. The Miller-Cory House Museum The Village Shop serves as a Visitors are advised that this pro- began its life as a farmhouse built fundraiser for the continued restora- gram is demonstration-only; no in 1740 by Samuel Miller in what tion and maintenance of the Levi MOTOR VEHICLE TICKETS • DWI • DRUGS IN CAR hands-on activities will be offered. was then called the West Fields of Cory House and maintenance of the STATE AND MUNICIPAL CRIMINAL COURT MATTERS - Two sessions will be held, the first Elizabeth Town. It has been pro- Deacon Andrew Hetfield House. The from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and the sec- viding a window into 18th-century shop has been restocked with hun- CALL US TO SPEAK WITH OUR TEAM OF ond from 3 to 4 p.m. Guests are farm life since it was established as dreds of new items for gift-giving asked to arrive 15 minutes in ad- a museum in 1972. The museum and home décor, plus jewelry, an- FORMER PROSECUTORS WHO CAN HELP. vance for each. volunteers hope to schedule a sec- tique and vintage items, furniture The museum will be following all ond outdoor program on Sunday, pieces and many interesting items CERTIFIED CRIMINAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS mandated and appropriate safety October 25. For more information, and curiosities. All are offered at and health measures. Upon arrival, call (908) 232-1776 or visit discounted prices. Purchases ben- 53 Cardinal Drive, 3rd Floor, Westfield, NJ each guest will be asked to provide millercoryhouse.org. 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David B. Corbin (August 2019 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (August 2019 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times A LEAPING ATTEMPT...Darby Road (Brainard’s) Dennis DiMascio gets gunned down at the plate STIRRING UP THE DIRT...Sofa King speedster Brian Schiller gets a face full of dirt as he dives after being tagged by Charlie Brown catcher Steve Kroll in Game 2. Charlie Brown’s won the West back to first to avoid being doubled up in Game 2 against Five Guys. The Sofa Kings got off their duffs Division title (August 12, 2019). and routed Five Guys 27-14 (August 7, 2019). A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports From the archives of The veteran pitchers, Frank Chupko mound valiantly tried to weather the game was called. Wargo, Corey Gallitelli and Brian Westfield Leader and The Scotch for St. Anthony and Pete the elements. Realizing that the August 12, 2019: Dave Piccola accounted for 15 RBI as Plains-Fanwood Times — Com- Chemidlin for St. Sebastian, took brave St. Bart’s men seemed Belford homered and tripled and Charlie Brown’s out-slugged plete stories can be seen at to the mound in hopes that their determined to work their way drove in four runs to help lead Darby Road (Brainard), 17-9, in www.goleader.com — year, respective team would emerge through the elements, the mav- second-seeded Sofa Kings to a Game 2 to claim the Scotch Plains month, week. as the victor. In the end, it was erick cloud responded with a bad 9-6 victory over Five Guys in Men’s Softball League West Divi- August 9, 2019: One dark Mother Nature who came up with attitude and stepped up its as- Game 3 to claim the Scotch Plains sion crown at Brookside Park in maverick cloud on an otherwise the overwhelming victory. sault on the field. Men’s Softball League East Divi- Scotch Plains on August 12. Of- clear evening hovered over As the visiting team, St. An- Hoping that the downpour sion championship at Jerseyland fensively, the game was a far cry Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains thony did manage to get through would soon be over and noticing Field in Scotch Plains on August different than Charlie Brown’s when first-place St. Anthony pre- a dry top of the first inning and the clear skies all around them 12. John “Pops” Kronic drove in a modest 5-1 victory over the Road- pared to do battle with last-place produced four runs on four hits. with the exception of the dark pair of runs and pitched bril- sters in Game 1. St. Sebastian in St. Bart’s But the maverick cloud also came cloud that was still hovering over liantly in the deciding game. Simo, who scored three times, Oldtimers Men’s Softball League along and began to do what it them, the St. Bart’s men contin- Kronic got all the help he needed collected four RBI on four hits, action on August 9. Two very does best — rain. Chupko on the ued to the bottom of the second from a stingy Sofa Kings infield which included a three-run blast inning. At that point, the maver- headed up by his son, shortstop over the centerfield fence. Wargo, ick cloud moved on and the rain Mike Kronic. Time and again the who was walked twice — once See & Subscribe at stopped. But the damage had Sofa Kings defense came up with intentionally — whacked a solo Ballyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo already been done. With very plays that helped keep the Five homer and a double and added an soggy and dangerous conditions, Guys offense off the scoreboard. RBI sacrifice fly. Savarese singled Submit commentary and items for publishing. August 12, 2019: Scotty four times, scored four times and Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste Savarese, Todd Simo, Tony CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, September 3, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Alex Lowe (August 2019 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times EAST DIVISION CHAMPIONS...After many years of being spectators, the Sofa Kings finally got off their duffs and won the Scotch Plains Men’s Softball League East Division title witih a 9-6 victory over Five Guys in Game 3 on August 12, 2019. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Tim Walsh, Dave David B. Corbin (August 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Tarullo, Mike Kronic, Doug Delle Donne, John Lyp, Brian Schiller and Markell Harrison; back row, PROTECTING HIMSELF...St. Joseph’s Nash Warfield protects himself as he crosses home plate Brad Belford, Mike Cuccurullo, Don Centanni, Andrew Yasinski, Josh Fink, John “Pops” Kronic as St. Vincent (on loan) catcher Rich Pitonzo prepares to scoop the throw at Brookside Park on (son) Kevin Kronic, Dave Belford and Kyle Adams. Missing in photo: Steve Barba. August 9, 2018. The Joes won 17-6. A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports had two RBI. Piccola singled three 9. The two donors from St. double and two RBI. Speedster (St. Francis) made it very diffi- Mike D’Amato’s very difficult times and had four RBI. Gallitelli Sebastian, Rich Pitonzo and Wells Matt Hall singled twice doubled cult for their opponents to mus- popup near the leftfield line. Fi- doubled, scored once, walked Pikaart, both right-handed bat- and scored three times. Rick ter any major rally. Fernandez nally he converted two ground- with the bases loaded and added ters had to bat left handed against Wustefeld singled three times scattered 11 hits, walked just ers to putouts to end St. Francis’ a two-RBI sacrifice fly. the Joe Boys but the loan was not and had an RBI. Frank Vecchione two batters and struck out one. hopes of a seventh-inning come Aaron Richards, who went 3- quite enough and St. Vincent fell doubled, singled and scored once. The most hits Fernandez yielded from behind victory. for-5 and scored twice, cracked a short, 17-6. August 10, 2018: Two of the in any one inning was three in the St. Francis shortstop Lou solo homer for Darby Road The Joe Boys pounded out 24 three teams vying for the top final inning when St. Francis Messano was just as impressive Brainard. Dennis DiMascio rapped hits and Nash Warfield came up rung in the St. Bart’s Oldtimers managed to plate just one run. and was involved in nine plays, a pair of RBI singles and doubled. just shy of hitting for the cycle Men’s Softball League standings Kozlowski spread out 10 hits, which included a 4 (Kevin Coupe)- Gus Alvarez poked a pair of RBI with a two-run triple, a two-run demonstrated just why they de- But it was the defense that saw 6 (Messano)-3 (Joe Opoto) singles, Jeff Bendix (RBI) singled double and a single, while scor- serve to be in the hunt when St. to it that very few extra outs double play in the first inning. In twice and scored once and Jarrod ing twice. Tom Swales went 4- George locked horns with St. were permitted. St. George short- the second inning, Messano Pence scored twice, singled, for-4, including a triple, had three Francis at Brookside Park in stop Rob Zerafa was involved in robbed Vince Fumero of a single walked once and had an RBI. RBI and scored once. Tom Grycan Scotch Plains on August 10. Both 10 putouts. In the third inning, in the hole then he did the same August 9, 2018: Lack of man- (RBI) singled in all four of his at- teams received excellent pitch- Zerafa smothered a steaming in the third on Don Rinaldi’s power forced St. Vincent to go on bats and scored twice. Gus ing performances and outstand- liner off the bat of Ray Lo. In the grounder. He showed his range a kind of a “Lend Lease” program Alvarez went 4-for-5 with a ing defense, especially from their fifth inning, he alertly grabbed a to perform a putout in the fifth with a few kind members of other double, three RBI and three runs shortstops but in the end, St. deflection off the glove of the then in the seventh, Messano teams in the St. Bart’s Oldtimers scored. Tom Fazio went 4-for-5, George managed to hold off St. third baseman and quickly tossed pulled off a super scoop and con- Men’s Softball League game scored twice and had an RBI. Francis, 4-3. to second for a putout. His most verted it to a putout at first. against St. Joseph at Brookside St. Vincent tapped out 13 hits Both pitchers, Ed Fernandez impressive performance came in August 16, 2017: Cellar Park in Scotch Plains on August and Sal Gano went 3-for-3 with a (St. George) and Mike Kozlowski the sixth when he chased down CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-3 Thursday, September 3, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (August 2016 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (August 2017 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING BACK IN TIME...Deegan Roofer Tom Baldowski dives back into first base after a line CORRALLING THE THROW...Top Line third baseman Ray DiMaggio corrals the throw as drive back to the mound was snagged by Linwood Inn pitcherRichie Johns in the third inning at Riversider Tom Wolansky slides into third base at Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains during a UC 50+ Memorial 2 Field in Linden on August 11, 2016. B Division playoff game (August 17, 2017). A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports dwelling for several weeks and an RBI and a run scored. Veteran in the Union County Senior 50+ runner heading to third base in two RBI. Tom Wolansky ripped the disrespect that it attracted first baseman Floyd Roberts Softball League has arrived and the top of the first inning. Conklin an RBI double, an RBI single, must have aroused the men of poked a pair of singles and Corey the men of second-seeded Riv- added another scary, knee-slid- walked once and scored twice. St. Wolfgang to play like con- Woodring doubled. erside Inn and third-seeded Top ing and thudding snag in the fifth Rich Polinitza (run scored) tenders when they hosted St. Kozlowski was on the mound Line Appliances rose to the occa- inning. John McClung made sev- slammed an RBI double, singled Sebastian in a St. Bart’s Oldtimers for the Sebs and gave up 16 hits. sion with refined performances eral slick plays at shortstop but and added an RBI sac fly. Men’s Softball League game at He was punished severely by both offensively and, especially, his most impressive was when he August 9, 2016: Concerned Brookside Park in Scotch Plains leadoff hitter Varo Baboomian, defensively in Game 1 of the B hauled in a pop fly in shallow about the possibility of facing a on August 16. After yielding five who blasted a solo home run, a Division semifinal round at centerfield in the fifth inning. Game 3 in the best-of-three se- runs to St. Sebastian in the top of double and a triple, while scoring Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains Ron Kulik was the man that the ries, the second-seeded Linwood the first inning, veteran pitcher all three times, in his three plate on August 17. The Riversiders Riversiders could not get out. He Inn, trailing 4-2, tapped across Frank Chupko, with the backing appearances. The lack of another were clinging to a 10-8 lead en- went 4-for-4 with a pair of doubles home plate four times in the top of an impressive defense, tossed at-bat was the only thing that tering the top of the seventh and scored all four times. Whitey of the seventh inning then shut- shutout ball, while his offense prevented him from hitting for inning and managed hold off the McCormack also went 4-for-4 and down third-seeded Liberty Light- roared to earn the Wolfmen an the cycle, that is if he only wanted Top Liners, who had the go-ahead scored once and Greg Hartnett ing Group 1-2-3 to earn a 6-4 11-5 victory. to tap a single. Two veteran vet- run on base, 10-9. went 3-for-3 with two RBI and victory at Rahway River Park to Chupko, who walked one bat- erans, Walt Patrylo and Pete Although there were a number scored once. Don “The Count” advance to the Union County ter, yielded four hits in the first Chemidlin, did their share of dam- of key hits, there were, at least, Montefusco rapped a pair of RBI Senior 50+ Softball League A inning but scattered just five more age also. Patrylo singled twice, as many key defensive plays that sacrifice flies and an RBI single. Division championships to face in the remaining six innings. The scored twice and added an RBI, either prevented runs or squashed Riverside had two individuals the fearsome top-seeded Deegan St. Sebastian hitter who did have while Chemidlin slapped a pair of rallies and the very first was per- that Top Line failed to get out. Roofing squad. Linwood Inn had his number, however, was Mike RBI singles and scored once. formed by Riverside centerfielder John McClung singled twice, edged Liberty Lighting, 4-1, in Kozlowski, who went 3-for-3 with August 17, 2017: Playoff time Rich Conklin, who gunned down a doubled, scored twice and had CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-4 Thursday, September 3, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (August 2017 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (August 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times SAFE AT THIRD BASE...St. Wolfgang’s Rob Zerafa gets to third before St. Sebastian third SLIDING IN FOR A DOUBLE...St. George’s Mike Cunningham slides into second base for an RBI baseman Pete Vietes makes the tag in a St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball League game at double in the second inning as St. Francis second baseman Kevin Coupe makes a tag at Brookside Brookside Park in Scotch Plains (August 16, 2017. Park in Scotch Plains on August 10, 2018. A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports Game 1 of the series. ters in the lineup, Joe Menza and turned out to be Creative leadoff round at Memorial Field 2 in Lin- Legion shattered the field with Linwood Inn pitcher Rich Johns Bernie McGuire (2-for-2) ac- hitter Dana Kimmel, who went 2- den. The contest featured only 25 hits and turned out the lights walked just one batter and al- counted for one run each. Jim for-3, which included a three-run two extra base hits, a double and on Liberty Lighting & Glass, 22- lowed 10 hits but five of those Sydlo had the other single. triple and an RBI single. He also a legged-out solo home run. 4, at Linden’s Memorial Field 2 to hits came in the fifth inning when August 10, 2016: Superb scored twice. Dennis Watson Deeganator Tom Baldowski went advance to the Union County the Lighting Group plated three pitching and fielding gave way punched an RBI single, tripled 2-for-2 and scored once. Ricky Senior 50+ League champion- of their runs. Liberty Lighting somewhat in the fifth and sixth and scored once. Gary Pence McMahon, who scored once, ship game to face the dreaded pitcher Dan Nigro walked no one innings and the defending cham- singled twice in his three plate reached base in all three of his top-seeded Deegan Roofing and permitted 12 singles but pions, Creative Industries I, capi- appearances, scored once and plate appearances, which included Deeganators. four came in the first inning and talized the most to down Aw- contributed an RBI. Lefty Geoff a pair of singles and a dropped ball Roselle American Legion vet- five arrived in that fateful sev- nings Galore II, 9-3, in Game 2 of Polston clobbered a triple and in right field. John Garced rapped eran pitcher Harry Streep never enth inning. the best-of-three series for the scored once. a pair of singles, Marty Marks and gave the Light men a chance to Hitters 1 through 6 accounted Union County Senior 60+ League August 11, 2016: No weak Doug Fischer both singled and get any kind of a rally going as he for all six RBI, one apiece, for the A Division crown at Memorial 3 spots in the outfield, no weak scored once, and Marty Bernstein scattered 11 hits over the course Linwood Inn men and scored four Field in Linden. Game 1 was much spots in the infield and no weak singled once in his two plate ap- of seven innings, never permit- of the runs. Mike DiRienzo, Mike more intense as the Creators spots on the mound by either pearances. Kevin Spellman and ting more than two hits in any Rzewuski and Jack Helfrich all just squeaked out an 8-7 victory. team resulted in a 5-4 squeaker Joe DiFabio each added an RBI. given inning. Streep also assisted went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a According to one of the Creators, eked out by the top-seeded unde- Scott Mugele doubled, walked his team’s cause on the offensive run scored. Leadoff hitter Joe it was the third straight title for feated Deegan Roofers over sec- twice and had three RBI. side by going 3-for-4 with two Sarica rapped an RBI single and the team. ond-seeded Linwood Inn in Game August 20, 2015: Game 3 of runs scored and knocking in four scored once, while Joe Lynch Multi-softball league veteran 1 of the best-of-three series of the the A Division semifinals turned runs and teammate Gino and Mac Kowalski each added an pitcher Al Betau picked up the Union County Senior 50+ Softball out to be a one-sided event as Antonucci matched those figures. RBI single. The bottom two bat- win. The superman with the bat League A Division championship second-seeded Roselle American CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-5 Thursday, September 3, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (August 2014 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (August 2014 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times A SUPER AND DECIDING PLAY...AJ Jersey catcher Howie Greco makes a great catch to get the SAFE AT SECOND...St. Nicholas slugger Chris San Juan dives into second for a double in the second putout on Rosie’s Jim Massarelli. The AJ Jersey Boys pulled out a 10-9 victory in the eighth at inning as St. Anthony second baseman Rich Wustefeld stretches to make a tag at Forest Road Park Jerseyland Field (August 14, 2014). in Fanwood on August 13, 2014. A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports August 20, 2015: St. Joseph’s were performed with the highest tacular diving play that prevented Judes, who barely managed to Billy Aumenta, who singled twice, erupted for nine runs in the first quality, beginning with back-to- what would have been the win- field a complete team by game doubled and scored once. two innings on its way to notch- back chase downs of shallow ning run and allowed AJ Jersey to time, 8-5, in the St. Bart’s August 16, 2012: With re- ing a 12-7 victory over St. John leftfield pop-ups in the second come up with a dramatic eight- Oldtimers Men’s Softball League newed vigor, Renda Road breezed Paul II in the first round of the St. inning. In the next inning, he inning 10-9 victory in Game 2 of double elimination playoffs at through the first round of the Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball fielded a grounder, stepped on the Union County 50+ Softball Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains. Union County Senior 50+ A Divi- League playoffs at Farley Field in second and fired to first for a League B Division playoffs at Kevin Stines led St. George with sion playoffs, defeating LLG/ Scotch Plains. Rich Pitonzo went double play, and in the seventh, Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains. three hits, including a double, an Frenchy’s in two games then 3-for-3 and had three RBI to lead he was the relay man that helped The two big guns who held the RBI and three runs scored. Gerry halted the Roselle American Le- St. Joseph’s attack. Teammate gun down a runner at third for the “Hammer of Thor” offensively for Riepe had a pair of singles and gion, 7-5, in Game 1 of the best- Anthony Blasi also knocked in final out. Hastrup, although not AJ Jersey, Leo White and Mark scored twice. John Veglia tapped of-three championship series at three runs. getting the out, also made a great Marotta, were also involved in two singles and added two RBI, Memorial 2 Field in Linden on August 13, 2014: St. Anthony diving stop of a hard grounder the production of the winning while Glenn Gang doubled, August 16. Tom Straniero went pitcher John Chupko’s “A” Game behind second base. Chris San run. After Rosie’s went down in walked and had two RBI. Bob 3-for-3 for the Road Gang. was taken to a lower level as St. Juan chased down every ball hit order in the top of the eighth, Cihanowycz and Jeff Friedlander Defense played a major role in Nicholas tattooed him with a 24- near him and made six putouts, White drilled a leadoff single over both went 2-for-3 with a run the victory and the leading man hit battering en route to a 17-4 two in foul territory and a sprint- second and one out later Marotta scored, and Floyd Roberts rapped on defense for Renda Roads was triumph on the Forest Road Park ing snag of a shallow popup. crushed a walk-off triple. a pair of singles. Joe DiFabio, who moved to short- baseball diamond in St. Bart’s August 14, 2014: Hard luck August 23, 2013: Power in Tom DeCataldo, who was on stop from his normal second base Oldtimers Men’s Softball League befell Rosie’s Wine Bar, the soft- numbers worked out for sixth- time, was one of the offensive position. DiFabio made key de- action in Fanwood. ball team that is, for the second seeded St. George as all 13 of its leaders for St. Jude with a two- fensive plays in the second, Eric Hastrup was involved in game in a row when shortstop players contributed offensively run triple, another RBI and a fourth, fifth and sixth innings, eight putouts and four of them Dave Ciarrocca pulled off a spec- to topple the third-seeded St. single, along with the punctual CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-6 Thursday, September 3, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (August 2012 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (August 2013 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times VERY CLOSE PLAY AT THIRD…Roselle American Legion’s Ed Mitjans slides just under the tag WILD PLAY AT FIRST BASE...The throw eludes the glove of St. Jude first baseman Dan of Renda Road third baseman Larry Cuzzi in the first inning. Renda Roads held off Roselle, 7-5, in Schneyder in the second inning, which allowes St. George’s Bob Cihanowycz to reach safely at Game 1 of the championship series at Memorial Field in Linden (August 16, 2012). Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains on August 23, 2013. A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports but none more crucial than his up six ground balls and fired to Veteran pitcher Anthony Blasi August 17, 2008: Scotch Men’s Softball League. diving grab in the seventh inning first for the putout and was the shut out the St. Matthew offen- Plains resident Dom Deo, a well- August 16, 2007: Game 2 of that he turned into a force play at pivot man in a 5 (Tom Grycan)- sive machine for four innings known and respected member of a doubleheader, perhaps the first second base and limited a poten- to-4 (Bernstein)-to-3 (Dave before yielding just one run in the Union County (UC) Senior in St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Soft- tially big inning for the Legion. Rothenberg) double play. Grycan each of the remaining three in- Softball League and former player ball League history, ended in a August 18, 2011: Defense also absorbed a stinging line drive nings. Bob Guy traveled the whole in the St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s nine-inning, 10-10 deadlock be- was indeed the name of the game for an out. Shortstop Craig way from Clinton Township to Softball League, passed away on tween St. Joseph and St. Patrick in the first round of the Angels Burfeindt made a spectacular div- become St. Jude’s offensive hero August 17. Additionally, Dom, who at Brookside Park. After being Division playoffs of the St. Bart’s ing snag of a fly ball in mid- when he slashed a two-run triple had been a high school teacher trounced, 20-11, in the opener, Oldtimers Men’s Softball League centerfield and added another in the first inning. Tom Ulichny and athletic director, was a foot- the Joe boys battled back from a when the third-seeded St. James diving scoop that he converted singled twice and scored twice. ball and wrestling coach at Scotch 9-5 deficit with four runs in the Gang held back second-seeded to a putout. Rutkowski made a August 14, 2009: St Jude Plains-Fanwood High School. top of the seventh inning then St. Anthony, 6-1, at Brookside brilliant backhand stab that he feasted on 20 singles and held the Deo played for Comcast added another run in the ninth to Park in Scotch Plains. The sting- converted to a putout. St. David “Team Supreme” to 13 Cablevision (now Bare Necessi- take a 10-9 lead. After the Pats ing defensive behavior of both August 11, 2010: Aware that hits in a 12-7 victory. Jude’s Jason ties) that dominated the UC Se- tallied a run in the bottom of the teams made veteran pitchers they have a lock on the cellar Fiore reached base safely in all nior 50+ League and also played inning, the game was called due Tom Rutkowski of St. James and position in the Angels Division of four of his at bats by whacking for the Creative Solutions team to darkness. Marty Marks (RBI, Tony Perconte of St. Anthony the St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s three singles and reaching on an that dominated the UC Senior run scored) blistered three look even better than they usu- Softball League, the men of St. error, while scoring twice and hav- 60+ league. He also reported all singles and a double. Bob Guy ally have been. Jude decided to improve their ing an RBI. Joe DeChiaro (RBI) the UC Senior Softball League contributed heavily to the Pats’ The wrong man to hit towards record to 3-16 by salvaging a 4- and Bruce Evans both went 3-for- results to all the local newspa- 24-hit barrage with a pair of was James Gang second baseman 3 victory over 5-15 St. Matthew 3 with a run scored and Paul New- pers. Prior to the year 2000, he singles, a triple and a double to Marty Bernstein, who scooped at Farley Field in Scotch Plains. ton went 3-for-3 with two RBI. played for the St. Bart’s Oldtimers go with an RBI and a run scored. Page S-7 Thursday, September 3, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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