Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, October 22, 2020 OUR 130th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 43-2020 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Westfield Zoning Board Approves Five Applications

By REBECCA MEHORTER the rear of his home at 415 East variances, including permission to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Dudley Avenue and a dormer addi- have three and a half stories. Mr. WESTFIELD — The Westfield tion to increase the height of the Bailey explained that the basement Board of Adjustment met for al- master dressing room was approved. is four one-hundredths of a foot most four hours on October 14 to The additions would square off the over the cutoff to not count the discuss nine applications. The board first and second floors and open up basement as a story. “If the house approved five of the applications the living space, architect David was a half inch lower in the ground and will carry the other four to its Bailey said. Board member Frank there would not be concern about Thursday, October 29 meeting. The Fusaro added three conditions: that three and a half stories,” he said. finalized approvals will not be the attic space not be used as living The application for 935 New En- adopted until next month. The board space, that the installed French gland Avenue was approved as well. passed a motion to accept a resolu- doors, which would look into the Rebecca Scangas-Verma and Aditya tion from the last meeting unani- neighboring home, be frosted or Verma put in an application seeking mously. opaque, and that the side of the approval for an addition and a front Matthew Ceberio’s application to home be resided. covered porch. The projects re- construct a two-story addition at The construction requires eight quired three variances, for mini- mum side-yard setback, maximum building coverage and maximum continuous wall length. Ms. Scangas-Verma said the addition is to move the laundry room to the floor the bedrooms are on as well as

set up a crafting room. The covered Ken Zierler for The Westfield Leader porch, she said, “will give the house UNTIL NEXT CENTURY...Westfield Town Historian Robert Wendel addresses the crowd gathered at Triangle Park this more charm” and make the current past Sunday. The event was part of the Westfield 300 celebration, where a time capsule was placed with contents including space more usable. newspapers, local maps and menus, Covid-related info, a Westfield High School sports jersey, as well as other objects likely “I think the town has been trying to be obsolete in 100 years, like a smart phone and a garage door opener. As part of the ceremony, a White Swamp Oak was to pass ordinances to promote the planted in Triangle Park as a legacy gift funded by a grant from the Rotary Club of Westfield and facilitated by the Westfield front porches and that look and char- Tree Preservation Commission. The capsule is scheduled to be opened in the year 2120. acter,” Chairman Chris Masciale said. Mr. Fusaro said eliminating three feet from the addition will Mayor, Police Chief Offer knock one variance off. Architect Maureen Carmino argued the change will add cost and inconve- nience to the project with minimal Halloween Guidelines benefit. The application was ap- By REBECCA MEHORTER Ken Zierler for The Westfield Leader proved with the condition that the throw Halloween parties and other many roads. Instead, she said, the APPLE OF HER EYE...On Saturday, the Westfield Historical Society held its applicant speak with the town engi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader gatherings. New Jersey has seen an town is asking residents to self regu- Annual AppleFest fund-raising event on the lawn of the Reeve House. Local neer about the runoff from the porch WESTFIELD — Westfield uptick in Covid-19 cases in the past late and stay home and off the streets residents and their children enjoyed old-fashioned games, live music by “Save and follow his recommendations. Mayor Shelley Brindle and Police weeks. On October 19, the infec- to provide safety for trick-or-treat- Mary,” great food, baked goods, historical talks, contests and a treasure hunt. All Kenneth Waddell of 106 Marion Chief Christopher Battiloro ad- tion rate was at 1.14; a rate of over ers. social-distancing and safety requirements were upheld. Avenue submitted an application to dressed concerns from residents via 1.0 puts the state at risk of an out- Trick-or-treaters are asked to limit construct an addition. Mr. Waddell Facebook Live on October 14. One break. Union County’s rate of in- their groups to their household mem- explained that he wanted to move a of the main topics involved con- fection was 1.28. According to the bers and to social distance from Clerk Assures Voters Mailed powder room and add a mudroom cerns and guidance on Halloween Wall Street Journal, the uptick is other groups. Mayor Brindle also to the house. The additions would celebrations. The town also pub- due to indoor gatherings, especially requested that residents keep their be built on existing property, so lished a list of recommendations of young people. routes close to home. Ballots Are Anonymous building coverage would increase for residents on the Westfield town Chief Battiloro said his main con- Residents who will be handing to 0.04 percent over the maximum. Facebook page. cern related to Halloween is a Fri- out candy also should adjust their By REBECCA MEHORTER 22, are those for people who needed The construction also would in- Mayor Brindle said she thought day Mischief Night. He said the usual routines to ensure a safe envi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to update their signature or provide fringe on the minimum side-yard the holiday is important for chil- police will deploy extra patrols that ronment. Mayor Brindle recom- COUNTY — The upcoming elec- identification and duplicate ballots setback. Mr. Waddell additionally dren and that it is “mentally healthy” night to prevent property damage. mended handing out individually- tion is happening now, and New for those who filled them out incor- requested a variance to not have a to let children trick-or-treat this year. Any Halloween gatherings should wrapped candy on a table so trick- Jersey residents are taking advan- rectly. garage, as there is no garage on the However, she did say she had con- be small, outdoors and follow so- or-treaters do not have to knock on tage of early-voting options. Gov- According to the website, if a property now and, he said, there is cerns about safety related to the cial-distancing and masking guide- doors or put their hands in bowls. ernor Phil Murphy announced on voter loses their vote-by-mail bal- no room or need for one. The appli- ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. lines, as recommended by the town. The New Jersey Department of October 15 that more than one mil- lot, if the ballot is damaged or de- cation was approved as submitted. “I’d be lying if I didn’t tell you Children participating in trick- Health put out the same recommen- lion New Jerseyans had already cast stroyed or if they did not receive it, Brad and Susan Schneider sought that having Halloween fall on a Sat- or-treating are asked to stay within dation as the “best option” for safe their votes. they can request a duplicate from approval to construct a front porch urday makes me nervous,” Mayor the 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. window. Chief trick-or-treating. In Union County, previously reg- the county clerk’s office or visit the addition and a two-story addition to Brindle said. Battiloro said in the Facebook Live Residents have posted in town istered voters should have already office to receive a new one. their home at 821 Bradford Avenue. She continued by saying the week- he would like trick-or-treaters to be Facebook groups with their solu- received their ballots, according to Residents have posted on social CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 end holiday may tempt residents to home by dark to stay visible and tions to a Covid-19 Halloween. the county clerk’s website. The media that they have received bal- safe from cars. Because it will be a Many said they will leave bowls out county clerk’s office mailed the lots for dead relatives or people Saturday, he said, children can get on their porches and admire cos- ballots of newly-registered voters who no longer live at their address. Garwood Bd. Imposes Fine out earlier in the day and trick-or- tumes from inside or from a safe and voters who recently changed Ms. Rajoppi said there are strict treat then. distance. Some residents said they their addresses on Tuesday. County rules on deleting voters from the The mayor said that she has re- will be constructing a “candy shute” Clerk Joanne Rajoppi said in an record. She said the only way to For Hearing Postponement ceived many requests to close dif- made of PVC piping to slide candy interview with The Westfield Leader remove a dead person from the reg- ferent streets but that the police down. One resident said they will that the first mailing consisted of ister is for the family to send in a simply could not manage closing so CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL re-notification, it did not waive the approximately 320,000 ballots. She death certificate to the Board of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader said that she is unsure how many Elections. However, she said, this newly passed penalty fee for late can- people registered to vote by the cut- situation is not a cause for alarm. GARWOOD – Topping the bi- cellations. off date of October 13 but that those “Dead people can’t vote. And how monthly Garwood Planning Board In early fall, the Garwood Council ballots will be going out shortly. do I know that? Because if they’re meeting held the evening of October passed an ordinance imposing fees Also going out by today, October 14 was the postponement of a zoning for applicants who are scheduled to CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 application at the applicant’s request. be heard by the planning board can- Unanimously, the planning board voted celing at the last minute. to grant the request and also to impose It was noted at the September meet- the newly amended penalty passed by ing of the governing body the ordi- the Borough Council to charge a pen- nance was imposed to try and lessen alty fine for late cancellations. the number of last-minute cancella- Paul Martin is the applicant for the tions. According to the borough coun- proposed project at 242 Second Av- cil, the ordinance was constructed to enue. He proposes to take down the lessen the impact of wasted time for existing one-family home and put up all professionals involved with the a two-family house in its place. Vari- application. It was noted at a recent ance relief is requested as the area council meeting that last-minute can- currently is zoned for one-family cellations were starting to become a structures. more frequent problem and that the The attorney for the applicant, new ordinance was designed as a Stephen Hehl from Hehl and Hehl in deterrent. Susan Myrill Dougherty for The Westfield Leader Union, had informed the board ear- It was noted that as of the planning CHEERS TO SWING TIME...Audience members enjoy an afternoon of blister- lier in the day that one of the expert board meeting last week, there were ing hits from the big band era and beyond at the New Jersey Festival Orchestra's witnesses could not be present for the no other new completed applications Saturday concert. hearing, so they had to ask for a for the board to hear. Because of this, postponement. the late October meeting that had PAGE INDEX It was requested that the board carry been scheduled was canceled. Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 6-7 Ken Zierler for The Westfield Leader over the application into the next The next Garwood Planning Board BAKE SALE...On Saturday, the Westfield Historical Society held its Annual Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 AppleFest fund-raising event on the lawn of the Reeve House. Local residents and month, saving the applicant from hav- meeting is scheduled for Monday, Police ...... 13 Home Sales.... 3 their children enjoyed old-fashioned games, live music by “Save Mary,” great ing to re-notify all of the neighbors of November 9, at 7:30 p.m. Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 13 food, baked goods, historical talks, contests and a treasure hunt. All social- the application. Although the board The subdivision application will Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 14 distancing and safety requirements were upheld. did grant the carry-over request for be heard at the November meeting. Page 8 Thursday, October 22, 2020 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION County Still Working With And Around Covid-19

By MICHAEL P. CARVALHO County-designated Code Blue Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Nights. COUNTY — Covid-19 is still This contract, in an amount not to affecting the everyday lives of area exceed $17,000, would be for the residents as well as local businesses. period of November 1 through De- Several announcements were cember 31 of this year. made and there was much discus- During the meeting, Freeholder sion during last week’s meeting of Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded asked the Union County Board of Chosen Ms. Anderson what “the Covid-19 Freeholders concerning working protocols would be for the [warm- with and around the global pan- ing center] sites.” demic. Ms. Anderson answered by say- One such announcement made by ing that, “the sites will be at 25 Freeholder Chairman Alexander percent of capacity, which would Susan Myrill Dougherty for The Westfield Leader Mirabella was about the online portal give the church the ability to serve MUSIC TO OUR EARS...Maestro David Wroe conducts the augmented brass at that opened last week for local restau- about 35 to 40 people per night. We the New Jersey Festival Orchestra's "Swing Time" on Saturday. This outdoor rants to apply for funding through will be assisting in the cleaning of event is NJFO’s first concert since the pandemic began. Union County’s Covid-19 Emergency the facility, mask wearing, etc.” Restaurant Grant Program. Ms. Anderson went on to say that “The grant program is funded they have “established set proto- through the federal CARES Act and cols for the warming centers.” Ballots Anonymous provides reimbursement for ex- This contract for the new warm- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 penses related to compliance with ing site at The Mount Olive Baptist Governor Murphy’s executive or- Church will help serve the Plainfield dead, we can verify the signature on Public Library and Westfield’s at ders on restaurant operations dur- community. “This is particularly the ballot and it’s not going to cor- the Colleen Fraser Building. A bal- ing the pandemic and public-health needed,” said Ms. Anderson. respond to the signature we have on lot bearer, or a person who either Photo courtesy of Trudy Burke file,” Ms. Rajoppi said. “There is a mails or delivers another person’s IN THE TIME OF COVID...Trudy Burke, DDS, and her associate, Heather emergency,” said Mr. Mirabella. Mr. Mirabella asked if any other Kobos, DMD, gear up in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) each day at their Applications can be filled out sites will be added as a result of great deal of misinformation being ballot, can take up to three other dental practice in order to safely see patients during the Covid-19 pandemic. online. The application and other lowering the capacity of some of bandied about.” ballots with them to turn in. Ms. information can be found at the existing warming sites. Ms. Rajoppi said voter fraud via Rajoppi said bearers must sign on ucnj.org/restaurant-grant. “We are actually looking at that mail-in ballots has been studied by the return envelope that they are Also mentioned by Mr. Mirabella now, working with the deputy county scholars and practitioners and handing in someone else’s ballot. is that the Union County Parks De- manager from the Office of Emer- deemed highly unlikely. “There are cameras at every bal- Zoning Board “I’ve been doing this for 25 years, lot box,” she said. “If someone didn’t CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 partment currently is “carefully re- gency Management and Department suming some group activities in our of Public Safety, to see across the and I would say only in one instance fill it out that they’re carrying that The application required approval construct a front porch addition and parks with careful modifications for board where can we gain more in those 25 years have I had a suspi- ballot for someone else, it invali- from all board members to proceed a third-floor addition, with Mr. Covid-19 prevention.” warming centers, have access to cion that there was a hanky-panky dates the ballot.” because the proposal exceeds the Bailey as their architect. Their One resolution up for adoption more hotels and motels and other going on, and that was cleared up Registered voters who do not wish required square footage of maximum neighbor, Carol Wenk of 731 Clark by the Freeholder board was sub- pieces to make sure that we can immediately,” she said. to use their mail-in ballot can go to floor area ratio. The other proposed Street, called in to voice concerns mitted by Union County Depart- have capacity to serve our homeless Filling out someone else’s ballot, a polling station on Tuesday, No- variance skirts a minimum front-yard about over building on the property. ment of Human Services Director population but also following the she said, can lead to a fine and jail vember 3, but machine voting will setback requirement. The current She said that the proposed design Debbie-Ann Anderson. It would Covid-19 protocols that are estab- time. The exception is for an assister, only be available to voters who have structure in the front yard is an exist- was out of character for the street authorize the county manager to lished by the CDC,” Ms. Anderson who must sign that they have as- disabilities that prevent them from ing nonconformance because it is a and that the house already had a award a contract to The Mount Ol- said. sisted someone in filling out the using a paper ballot. Those without patio in the front yard. The applica- number of variances. The board ive Baptist Church in Plainfield to The Freeholder board also re- ballot. disabilities will be given a provi- tion was approved with the condi- asked the applicants and their ar- provide warming-center services for minded members of the public to The county Board of Elections is sional ballot, which is a paper bal- tion that the porch remain open on chitect to reassess their plans based homeless individuals on Union keep up their Covid-19 vigilance by responsible for certifying ballots lot and is “more involved than a all three sides so as to not interfere on the concerns of the board and continuing to wear masks while in and uses signatures on file to con- vote-by-mail ballot,” Ms. Rajoppi with the current streetscape. return for the October 29 meeting. Support Local Journalism! public, socially distancing, and firm the identity of the voter. The said, because the voter must sign an The application of Stuart Max- In addition to the application for practicing frequent hand washing county clerk’s office is responsible affidavit that they have not voted by well of 519 Mountain Avenue to 723 Clark Street, applications for goleader.com/subscriber and other personal hygiene mea- for sending the ballot, tallying elec- any other means. Provisional bal- construct an addition at the attic 806 Harding Avenue, 400 Birch Place sures. The board additionally asked tion results and certifying the elec- lots are the last to be counted to level, a second-floor addition and and 12 Breeze Knoll Drive will be the public to consider getting a flu tion. ensure the voter has not attempted portico was approved as is. Mr. addressed at the special planned shot. Ms. Rajoppi said no one at either to vote twice. As long as the voter Maxwell explained that he has eld- meeting for October 29. Members of office will know who residents voted did not vote by mail and fills out the erly parents coming to live with him the public can participate via Zoom. Shine a Spotlight for. She said the certificate enve- ballot properly, these votes will be and needs to create living space for lope is detached from the ballot 10 counted, Ms. Rajoppi told The them. Additionally, as Mr. Maxwell on Your Business days before the election and then Leader. is working from home, he is looking Clarification the ballot is opened. There are in- All properly-cast ballots will be to create an office in which to work. goleader.com/advertorial stances where people sign the bal- counted. The website says two com- The project requires five variances. In last week’s The Westfield lot, she said, and this invalidates the mon errors that cause ballots to be Leader it was announced that ballot. rejected are neglecting to sign the “There are quite a few variances the Cranford Schools would being asked for here,” Mr. Masciale “Nobody knows how you voted certification or tampering with the said. “I don’t think there’s anything have a concert, but no date your ballot — no one,” Ms. Rajoppi certificate of election. The Board of was given. The Annual Open- Halloween in here that’s large that’s causing said. “It’s not attached to your name Elections will notify voters whose ing Arts Gala Concert is to- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 me concern. I think it gives a lot of or identified in any way.” ballots are rejected and provide beneficial use to the house.” day, Thursday, October 22, at be throwing candy to children via Voters are reminded that there are them the opportunity to correct the 7 p.m. Lisa and Peter Vieites of 723 Clark lacrosse stick if they can find one. three public questions on the back issue, Ms. Rajoppi said. Street presented their application to Those who do not wish to partici- of the ballot. One is in regard to Ms. Rajoppi said one mistake she pate in trick-or-treating are asked to legalizing marijuana. The other is is seeing is voters handing in their keep their front door light off and/ related to tax deduction and exemp- ballots and certificate envelopes or put a sign in their window indi- tion for peacetime veterans, and the without the return envelope. As said cating they are not participating. last is a constitutional amendment on the website, “The voter ballot “Everyone’s going to understand if to “change the legislative redistrict- shall be placed and sealed in the you’re not comfortable,” Mayor ing schedule if census data is de- Certificate Envelope, which shall be Brindle said. layed.” completed and signed by you, the Lifelong Westfield has signs for If voters are concerned with where voter. Then, the entire Certificate this purpose for seniors. To request their ballot is in the process, they Envelope is placed in the pre-paid a sign, senior residents are asked to can track their ballot using https:// mailing envelope addressed to the emailvoter.svrs.nj.gov/auth/sign-in. Vot- Union County Board of Elections.” [email protected] or ers are encouraged to use the secure Because the election is primarily to call (908) 301-1287 by Friday, ballot drop-off boxes. Scotch Plains’ vote-by-mail, the clerk’s office has October 23. box is located at the Scotch Plains been given more time by the Board of Elections to receive and count ballots. Because of this, election results may not be finalized until WESTFIELDWESTFIELD BOARDBOARD Monday, November 23. “Every ef- VOTEVOTE OFOF EDUCATIONEDUCATION fort will be made to provide results as quickly as possible. The goal is to be accurate,” the website says. 9PaulPaul MONUSKYMONUSKY 9LeilaLeila MORRELLIMORRELLI 9SaharSahar AZIZAZIZ westfieldptl.orgwestfieldptl.org PREPARING TOMORROW’S LEADERS

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USPS 485200 Thursday, October 22, 2020 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 61st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 43-2020 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR SP-F BOE Candidates Address Topics in Forum

By JENNIFER GLACKIN The first question asked the candi- The proper use of social media came Specially written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times dates about their strategies for more up later during the forum regarding the SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch frequent and transparent communica- spread of false information via social- Plains-Fanwood Parent Teacher Asso- tion. Ms. Mitchell said the board will media platforms. One point that was ciation Council held a Meet the Candi- have to build trust “one email at a time.” made by the three incumbents was that dates night October 13 that was streamed Mr. Murray said communications need individual board members cannot speak on the board of education YouTube to be continually evaluated so they may on behalf of the board on social media. page. The evening was moderated by provide more transparency to the tax- There are regulations that prevent them Susan Ferris Rights from The League payers. Ms. Boroff pointed to the from doing so. of Women Voters, a non-partisan orga- district’s new communication consult- While she understands there are some nization. ant, who is working with the board on a limitations to using social media, Ms. There are three candidates for two communication action plan. Ms. Savoca Savoca said, “we need to reach out to Scotch Plains seats. They include Board said she would like the board to be able our community in ways they want to be Vice-President Evan Murray and fel- to use updated channels “that work with reached out to.” Dr. Levine agreed, low incumbent Karen Mitchell, along the 21st century.” Dr. Levine expanded stating, “If we do not control the mes- with challenger Dr. David Levine. For on this, giving examples such as more sage better, the message gets out of the one open Fanwood spot, Maggie opportunities for the community to hand.” He continued by saying the board Savoca is running against incumbent speak to the board via Zoom or commu- should be responsible for getting the Amy Boroff. nicating through social media. proper information to the public. All of the candidates urged adults to conduct themselves responsibly when posting on social media, and particu- Ken Zierler for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times larly to refrain from posting private FINDING THE GREAT PUMPKIN...The public is invited to shop for pumpkins through November 2 at the Great Pumpkin information about other individuals. Patch event at the Frazee House on Raritan Road. All proceeds benefit the historic Fanwood/Scotch Plains Frazee House Another question asked about the Restoration Project. district’s plan to incorporate diversity into the strategic plan and measuring the progress of those goals. “The com- munity involvement in the strategic plan- BOE Updates on Communication, ning is paramount to the success of the district going forward,” said Mr. Murray. The community involvement will help shape the goals of equity, he continued. Capital Projects and Diversity Ms. Boroff agreed with Mr. Murray and added that the board, along with an By JENNIFER GLACKIN November. The resulting data will be system, had not installed the hard- outside resource, evaluates the goals of Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times compiled and used to conduct focus ware to connect to the district’s emer- the strategic plan each year and holds SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch groups to gain more insight. A Com- gency lockdown system. According the superintendent accountable. Both Plains-Fanwood Board of Education munications Action Plan will be pre- to Ms. Saridaki, the district told Ms. Boroff and Mr. Murray said that (BOE) unveiled a new communica- sented to the community in March; Dyntek the connection needed to be Susan Myrill Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times there will be a measurement tactic for tions project at its October 15 meet- however, the district will launch some made, but there was confusion on the MUSIC TO OUR EARS...Maestro David Wroe conducts the augmented brass at whatever goals are planned. ing. The six-month, data-driven plan smaller actions before then. company’s part. New Jersey Festival Orchestra's (NJFO) "Swing Time" on Saturday. This Ms. Savoca added that the goals is a result of recent community re- One of those smaller actions is a Dyntek’s latest proposal would cost outdoor event is NJFO’s the first concert since the pandemic began. should be time sensitive. Dr. Levine quests for more transparency, said new “Submit a Question” button on the board approximately $15,000 said he would research different pro- Superintendent Joan Mast, Ed.D. the district’s website. Residents can more for the project. Board Vice- grams around the country to see what Lori Perlow, the district’s consult- receive a personal response or re- President Evan Murray said he did Planning Board Okays has worked with verifiable metrics. Ms. ant from Camden County Educational main anonymous. If no contact infor- not understand why the district was Mitchell said the district has made re- Services Commission, said an online mation is given, the question and an- being held accountable for the cent strides in diversity through the new survey will be sent to community swer will be posted on the website’s company’s error. Dr. Mast said that Coffee Shop Expansion Wellness and Equity Committee, ex- stakeholders such as staff, parents FAQs. While there was no definitive she and Ms. Saridaki had made that CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 and other community members in turn-around time given for answers, same argument with Dyntek and that By FRED T. ROSSI against, the building’s façade. The Dr. Mast said the questions will be the company reduced the proposal by Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times 30-inch by 30-inch sign will extend answered as quickly as possible. $10,000. While the emergency SCOTCH PLAINS – The planning 30 inches from the building, with the Clerk Assures Voters Mailed The board approved using $19,317 lockdown system currently is not con- board last week unanimously ap- bottom of the sign slightly more than from the capital reserves to complete nected to the phones, the board was proved an application from a newly- eight feet above the sidewalk, mean- the Brunner School gymnasium floor. clear that there are many other safety opened coffee shop to expand its seat- ing there would be no risk of someone Ballots Are Anonymous Due to the settlement of the concrete measures in place to keep students ing capacity and to hang a new type of hitting their head on it. floor, the windows will need to be and staff safe when they return to the sign outside its front entrance. Ms. DeGaetano said such a sign By REBECCA MEHORTER “Dead people can’t vote. And how replaced, said Business Administra- buildings. Black Drop Coffee, which opened would help with “visibility” for her Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times do I know that? Because if they’re tor Deborah Saridaki. Ms. Saridaki Board member Stephanie Suriani last month at 431 Park Avenue, sells new business, especially given that COUNTY — The upcoming elec- dead, we can verify the signature on also said the concrete never stopped told her colleagues about all of the coffee and some baked goods, said the businesses on either side of her tion is happening now, and New Jersey the ballot and it’s not going to corre- releasing humidity due to the high schools’ activities that acknowledged owner Melody DeGaetano at the store — Alfonso’s Pizzeria and the residents are taking advantage of early- spond to the signature we have on water table under the gym. Therefore, Hispanic Heritage Month. Some of board’s October 14 meeting. The lay- State Farm insurance office — both voting options. Governor Phil Murphy file,” Ms. Rajoppi said. “There is a the floor requires a vapor-control liner these activities included studying the out of the store, which was formerly a have awnings extending from their announced on October 15 that more great deal of misinformation being to be installed before the work is work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, salon, allows for the placement of a storefronts. Were she to instead place than one million New Jerseyans had bandied about.” completed. as well as listening to music and study- large community-type table in the rear an awning in front of her store, she already cast their votes. Ms. Rajoppi said voter fraud via A different capital project vote was ing dances from Latinx culture. There that could seat six people — once said, it would not be easily seen be- In Union County, previously regis- mail-in ballots has been studied by delayed until the BOE’s next meet- additionally are some plans for the pandemic restrictions are lifted, she tween her neighbors’ awnings. tered voters should have already re- scholars and practitioners and deemed ing. The district previously had a new future, among them involving Latinx said. Due to those limits, Ms. The township council five years ceived their ballots, according to the highly unlikely. phone system installed in classrooms voices in the newly-formed Wellness DeGaetano now has five chairs for ago amended the municipal sign or- county clerk’s website. The county “I’ve been doing this for 25 years, but recently found out that Dyntek, and Equity Committee Task Force. customers inside her store — in addi- dinance to allow for blade signs, and clerk’s office mailed the ballots of and I would say only in one instance in the company that installed the new CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 tion to several tables outside on the several planning board members last newly-registered voters and voters who those 25 years have I had a suspicion sidewalk — but normally would have week said those types of signs would recently changed their addresses on that there was a hanky-panky going seating for 24. be a welcome sight as the downtown’s Tuesday. County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi on, and that was cleared up immedi- The sign she will place outside is redevelopment efforts get underway. said in an interview with The Scotch ately,” she said. called a blade sign and is mounted The planning board’s next meeting Plains-Fanwood Times that the first Filling out someone else’s ballot, perpendicular to, rather than flat is scheduled for Monday, October 26. mailing consisted of approximately she said, can lead to a fine and jail 320,000 ballots. She said that she is time. The exception is for an assister, unsure how many people registered to who must sign that they have assisted vote by the cut-off date of October 13 someone in filling out the ballot. but that those ballots will be going out The county Board of Elections is shortly. Also going out by today, Octo- responsible for certifying ballots and ber 22, are those for people who needed uses signatures on file to confirm the to update their signature or provide identity of the voter. The county clerk’s identification and duplicate ballots for office is responsible for sending the those who filled them out incorrectly. ballot, tallying election results and cer- According to the website, if a voter CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 loses their vote-by-mail ballot, if the ballot is damaged or destroyed or if TUNE IN TO THE they did not receive it, they can request a duplicate from the county clerk’s MAYOR AND office or visit the office to receive a COUNCIL new one. Ken Zierler for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Residents have posted on social me- CANDIDATES FORUM PUMPKINS GALORE...The Frazee House on Raritan Road is again selling dia that they have received ballots for pumpkins every day until November 2 from 11 a.m. to dusk. Visitors can also view LIVE ON TV 35 the external renovations made to the Frazee House while shopping. dead relatives or people who no longer THURSDAY, live at their address. Ms. Rajoppi said there are strict rules on deleting voters OCTOBER 29 at 7 p.m. PAGE INDEX from the record. She said the only way Ken Zierler for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 6-7 APPLE OF HER EYE...On Saturday, October 17, the Westfield Historical to remove a dead person from the Hosted by Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 Society held its Annual AppleFest fundraising event on the lawn of the Reeve register is for the family to send in a The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Police ...... 13 Home Sales.... 3 House. Local residents and their children enjoyed old-fashioned games, live music death certificate to the Board of Elec- Moderated by Community ... 6-7 Classifieds ..... 13 by “Save Mary”, great food, baked goods, historical talks, contests and a treasure tions. However, she said, this situation Fred T. Rossi Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 14 hunt. All social distancing and safety requirements were upheld. is not a cause for alarm. Page 8 Thursday, October 22, 2020 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION Downtown Devel. Plans Fanwood Council Recognizes Close to Being Unveiled Honorees, Receives Updates By FRED T. ROSSI By SUSAN ALACCHI look at how to continue celebrating erty taxes at the two large residential Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times developments being constructed at the Fanwood’s 125th anniversary. Banners are SCOTCH PLAINS – Mayor former Bowcraft Amusement Park site FANWOOD — The Fanwood govern- going up saluting Fanwood as being one of ing body held its monthly meeting, which the best small towns in New Jersey. Alexander Smith said last week that on Route 22 and at the former Parker featured multiple special acknowledgments, Councilman Banks said the Halloween plans for the first phase of downtown Gardens site on Terrill Road. on Monday. event is sold out. Councilwoman Francine redevelopment will be ready to be shown It appears that the municipal build- Mayor Colleen Mahr read a proclama- Glaser said the board of health encourages to the public very soon once township ing and the first-responder headquar- tion designating October 15 as Evelyn Kiss everyone to get a flu shot. People need to officials worked with the developers to ters are going to be relocated from the Day, celebrating the honoree’s 100th birth- keep wearing masks. There is an app for finalize standards for building heights downtown to the township-owned day. phones that will tell users if they are in the and parking. wooded property on Plainfield Avenue, Councilman Jeffrey Banks read a procla- vicinity of someone who is positive for “We’re very close to a real plan,” the a plan that has drawn the ire of neigh- mation recognizing the week of October 18 Covid-19. mayor said at the downtown redevelop- borhood residents since the idea first to 24 as Friends of the Fanwood Memorial Officials recommended people give out Library Week. The library is planning to goodie bags on Halloween so children are ment committee’s meeting October 15. was raised last year. During last week’s reopen on a limited basis in early November. not putting their hands into candy bowls. Over the past few months, committee committee meeting, several residents Lauren O’Brien was introduced and ac- Council President Erin McElroy Barker members and the designated redevel- living near the site called in to again air cepted a resolution for metastatic breast said train station lot parking fees will be opers, Advance Realty Investors and their concerns, which center primarily cancer awareness. Ms. O’Brien pointed out reduced in both Scotch Plains and Fanwood. PS&S Engineering, have hashed out on vehicle and pedestrian safety as well that there is very little funding for research She also said the tax rate is lower than some of the final details of the plan, as whether putting the fire, police and of stage four breast cancer. expected and is reflected in the tax bills. which calls for developing the publicly rescue squad facilities in that part of Another proclamation recognized Octo- Councilwoman McElroy Barker also pre- owned properties in the central busi- town will reduce first responders’ abil- ber as National Domestic Violence Aware- sented bills to be paid. ness district into a mix of residential ity to travel quickly and efficiently to ness Month. Additionally, Fire Chief John The borough engineer reported that the Photo Courtesy of Trudy Burke Piccola accepted a resolution acknowledg- Forest Road Park Project is underway. Be- and commercial buildings along with emergencies. “Hundreds of people do IN THE TIME OF COVID...Trudy Burke, DDS and her associate Heather Kobos, ing National Fire Prevention Week from cause of unforeseen delays, the work will green space. not want this to happen,” one Ever- DMD, gear up in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) each day at their dental October 4 to 10. Chief Piccola reminded take longer than expected. The borough is The mayor said the tallest buildings green Avenue resident stated. practice in order to safely see patients during the Covid-19 pandemic. everyone to check their smoke detectors. still looking at what needs to be done with the will be no more than four-and-a-half sto- The mayor said leaders of the police He also mentioned that when deep frying train station. Director of Economic Devel- ries high — lower than what the develop- and fire departments and rescue squad turkeys, extreme care needs to be taken. opment Liz Jeffery said the Small Landlord ers had wanted — and will probably be believe the Plainfield Avenue site will Councilwoman Katherine Mitchell Emergency Grant is helping those who are set back from the street to avoid a canyon- allow for better responses, and Deputy Ballots Anonymous thanked the chief for his department’s re- having trouble because of Covid-19. An- like feel to the downtown. In addition, he Fire Chief Skip Paal said the volunteers CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 sponse to a motor vehicle accident a few other grant is available to help restaurants. said, parking will be distributed through- who staff the fire department are often tifying the election. Registered voters who do not wish weeks ago in which a patient was air-lifted After no comments from the public were to the hospital. Discussion was held on the received, an ordinance to allow residents to out the municipal-owned properties in- delayed getting to the aging north-side Ms. Rajoppi said no one at either to use their mail-in ballot can go to a best way to identify people with special own chickens was passed. An ordinance to stead of being concentrated mostly in a firehouse due to congestion at the cor- office will know who residents voted polling station on Tuesday, Novem- needs to first responders to better commu- allow special emergency funding to pay a parking deck located in the lot between ner of Park Avenue and East Second for. She said the certificate envelope is ber 3, but machine voting will only nicate with and help all parties. retiree by selling notes was passed unani- Westfield Avenue and Bartle Avenue. Street as well as the traffic light there. detached from the ballot 10 days be- be available to voters who have dis- Borough Clerk Kathleen Holmes re- mously. An ordinance was adopted on first Redevelopment coordinator Thomas He added that most of the department’s fore the election and then the ballot is abilities that prevent them from us- ported that the 2020 U.S. Census has closed reading to fund extraneous Covid-19 ex- Strowe said the developers had proposed emergency calls require firefighters to opened. There are instances where ing a paper ballot. Those without and that the responses are down from 10 penses over a five-year period. Funding a lower parking ratio than the township drive their large apparatuses through people sign the ballot, she said, and disabilities will be given a provi- years ago. She also explained the procedure also was approved for the Fanwood Rescue desired but were told that more parking that intersection. The Plainfield Av- this invalidates the ballot. sional ballot, which is a paper ballot for voting. Ms. Holmes offered alternatives Squad’s Length of Service Award Pro- opportunities — for the existing and new enue site, he said, would provide vari- “Nobody knows how you voted your and is “more involved than a vote- to dropping off mail-in ballots but stressed gram. Fanwood’s entire IT system needs to that unless the voter is certified as handi- be replaced, and the council voted to fund businesses as well as the residents, present ous routes for getting to the north side ballot — no one,” Ms. Rajoppi said. by-mail ballot,” Ms. Rajoppi said, capped, their vote at the poll will still be a the project. and future — needed to be added. To of town, including Westfield Avenue “It’s not attached to your name or because the voter must sign an affi- paper ballot but will be counted last as it will The council voted to withdraw from meet that requirement, more public park- and Morse Avenue. identified in any way.” davit that they have not voted by any be considered a “provisional ballot.” sharing the Senior Bus with Scotch Plains. ing will be included in the properties in Voters are reminded that there are other means. Provisional ballots are Borough Attorney Russell Huegel men- Delinquent sewer liens, which would total front of the library and in the lot adjacent three public questions on the back of the last to be counted to ensure the tioned the new Executive Orders signed by about $1,000, will be removed from tax to the municipal building. Forum the ballot. One is in regard to legaliz- voter has not attempted to vote twice. Governor Phil Murphy, the most important sales. This is only for this year because of The mayor said last week he ex- ing marijuana. The other is related to As long as the voter did not vote by being that he extended the moratorium on the pandemic. If not paid next year, the liens pected committee members to find the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tax deduction and exemption for peace- mail and fills out the ballot properly, shutting off utilities until March 15. would be reinstated. Council members also revised plans to be suitable, thus allow- panded curriculum and book selections time veterans, and the last is a consti- these votes will be counted, Ms. Councilwoman Mitchell said that the approved funding to upgrade parking and professional development for teach- Fanwood Department of Public Works is meters. Councilman Anthony Carter an- ing renderings to be shared with the tutional amendment to “change the Rajoppi told The Times. picking up leaves but that branches, sticks nounced the retirement of the police chief public. The committee also will con- ers, among other efforts. legislative redistricting schedule if All properly-cast ballots will be and twigs cannot be mixed in with leaves. and two lieutenants. He then announced the duct a listening tour to hear residents’ The candidates also were asked what census data is delayed.” counted. The website says two common The DPW is looking for seasonal workers. promotion to lieutenant of Mark Gottlick reactions and suggestions for possible they believed to be the most important If voters are concerned with where errors that cause ballots to be rejected Interested persons should contact the de- effective October 20. refinements to the plan. part of a strategic plan. Ms. Mitchell their ballot is in the process, they can are neglecting to sign the certification or partment. Ms. Mitchell also said senior No one came forward during the public The township is still waiting to hear said respect was the most important track their ballot using https:// tampering with the certificate of elec- citizens are being polled so Fanwood can portion. Councilwoman Walsh thanked the if it will be awarded a state library grant part of the strategic plan: respect for voter.svrs.nj.gov/auth/sign-in. Voters tion. The Board of Elections will notify better serve them. Hanson Family for making “Be Kind” signs to help fund a new library on Bartle students, teachers, parents, taxpayers are encouraged to use the secure ballot voters whose ballots are rejected and Councilwoman Patricia Walsh said the they are handing out. Other members made Avenue. Once that grant is confirmed and administrators. Ms. Savoca wants drop-off boxes. Scotch Plains’ box is provide them the opportunity to correct Fanwood Fire Department responded to 27 comments before the meeting was ad- — hopefully by the end of the year — the curriculum to “reflect the world at located at the Scotch Plains Public the issue, Ms. Rajoppi said. calls. A committee is being assembled to journed. “that will probably start our downtown large.” Mr. Murray and Ms. Boroff said Library and Westfield’s at the Colleen Ms. Rajoppi said one mistake she is redevelopment,” the mayor said. De- communication, diversity, and health Fraser Building. A ballot bearer, or a seeing is voters handing in their ballots velopment of the property where the and wellness were the most important person who either mails or delivers and certificate envelopes without the Township Clerk Updates library now stands as well as the park- parts. Dr. Levine said the mental health another person’s ballot, can take up to return envelope. As said on the website, ing lot will be done first, he said. of the students, particularly those in the three other ballots with them to turn in. “The voter ballot shall be placed and Mayor Smith expressed confidence high school, is most important, and he Ms. Rajoppi said bearers must sign on sealed in the Certificate Envelope, which Information For Nov. 3 Vote that “the financials [for paying for some of suggested the district look into chang- the return envelope that they are hand- shall be completed and signed by you, By FRED T. ROSSI will allow for the placement of a stop sign the new buildings, especially a new mu- ing the high-school start time to better ing in someone else’s ballot. the voter. Then, the entire Certificate Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times at the intersection of Lake Park Terrace nicipal building and new first-responder reflect research on sleep. “There are cameras at every ballot Envelope is placed in the pre-paid mail- SCOTCH PLAINS — With the most and Harding Road, with the sign to be headquarters] are going to work out.” The To view the panel in its entirety, visit box,” she said. “If someone didn’t fill it ing envelope addressed to the Union unusual and untraditional election day located on Lake Park Terrace. A stop sign township anticipates a healthy revenue the Scotch Plains-Fanwood BOE out that they’re carrying that ballot for County Board of Elections.” two weeks away, Township Clerk Bonnie also will be placed at the intersection of windfall in the coming years from prop- YouTube page. someone else, it invalidates the ballot.” Because the election is primarily Lacina reviewed how votes in Union Lake Park Terrace and William Street, vote-by-mail, the clerk’s office has County will be cast on November 3 for with the sign to be located on Lake Park been given more time by the Board of President, Congress, county and local Terrace. The second ordinance will allow Elections to receive and count ballots. government and on the trio of ballot the installation of permanent traffic-calm- Because of this, election results may referendums. ing speed bumps on Winding Brook Way, not be finalized until Monday, No- Everyone should have received their Quimby Lane and Buttonwood Lane in mail-in ballot by now, Ms. Lacina said at both directions. vember 23. “Every effort will be made the township council’s Tuesday meeting. Township Manager Al Mirabella said to provide results as quickly as pos- If a voter has yet to receive his or her the annual leaf pickup will start next sible. The goal is to be accurate,” the ballot, she said he or she should call the Monday. He also praised the recreation website says. clerk’s office at (908) 322-6700, exten- department for its efforts and creativity in sion no. 211 or 212, so that person can be producing Scotch Plains Day, the Rose provided contact information at the county Checchio Walk to Wipe Out Breast Can- clerk’s office. Completed ballots can be cer and the Mayor’s Gala Volunteer returned via regular mail or at the drop- Awards during the weekend of October 3 Capital Proj. box at the Scotch Plains Public Library, and 4. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, or at any The annual Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Board member Tonya Williams, chair- of the drop boxes in Union County. celebration has been canceled due to the person of the Wellness and Equity (WE) Those choosing to return their ballot in coronavirus pandemic restrictions, but Committee, said they formed the task person can do so by 8 p.m. on Election Councilwoman Elizabeth Stamler said a force to include student voices and com- Day at their polling place or at the county screening of the movie Goosebumps will munity partners to address concerns that Board of Elections or county clerk’s of- be held on Friday, October 23, on the have come to the board’s attention re- fice in Elizabeth or at the county clerk’s Alan Augustine Village Green. There garding racism in the schools, and “to be office on North Avenue in Westfield. also will be a virtual costume contest and a beacon of light in some of these issues.” Choosing this option requires the voter to a virtual home-decorating contest that Referencing a meeting of the task force show a form of identification. This also same evening. held shortly before last week’s BOE meet- will be required of someone dropping off The council approved a liquor license ing, Ms. Williams said, “the students felt a ballot for someone else. Returning a transfer from Zanfa Inc., better known as heard.” Many different voices were rep- ballot via FedEx or UPS also is an option, Alfonso’s Pizzeria, to Grano Pizza LLC. resented at that meeting, including Scotch Ms. Lacina said. Angelo Zanfardino is retiring and selling Plains-Fanwood High School alumni In other business, Mayor Alexander his business, which has been a downtown from different decades, which allowed Smith updated the council on the mainstay for decades. On Tuesday the task force to explore what equity and coronavirus, saying that there have not evening, he took time from making piz- wellness looked like both in the past and been any deaths in the township in four zas and greeting customers on his final today. “It wasn’t just a snapshot of now,” months. “Breakouts here and there” have night at the helm to say that it “has been said board and WE Committee member been contained, he noted, as he urged a pleasure serving the people of Scotch Karen Mitchell, “it was a snapshot of residents to continue practicing social- Plains.” He told The Scotch Plains- where we’ve been and where we’re go- distancing and mask-wearing. He also Fanwood Times that, “50 years is a long ing.” urged everyone to get a flu shot this fall. time, but I enjoyed it.” He said he hoped The next meeting of the BOE will be The council also passed two traffic- that, “people will remember Alfonso’s held virtually on Thursday, October 29. related ordinances on Tuesday. The first and me fondly.”

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Virtual Open House | Sunday, November 1 Sign Up Now! spprep.org/OpenHouse Saint Peter’s Prep New Jersey’s Jesuit High School Since 1872 Page 2 Thursday, October 22, 2020 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION Voters Advised on UCC’s Pres. McMenamin UC-TEST to Provide Mobile Ballot ‘Cure’ Letters Given National CEO Award Testing of County Teachers COUNTY – Some Union County on the ballot). COUNTY – The Union County Free- we must provide the highest measures of voters will receive letters from the Voters can also exercise all of holder Board is proud to announce the safety for children and staff with any in- Union County Board of Elections these options on Election Day, Tues- CRANFORD – Union County students with a modern, real-world launch of the UC-TEST (Testing Edu- person re-opening,” said Eloy Delgado, over the coming weeks to advise day, November 3, until the polls College President Dr. Margaret M. approach to student services, she cators for Safe Teaching) program. The Linden Education Association President. them of signature deficiencies in their close at 8 p.m. The Board of Elec- McMenamin has been established one-stop UC-TEST program will function as a “Having access to testing is a key com- vote-by-mail ballots. Under New tions and County Clerk’s offices nationally recognized model Student Ser- pop-up mobile testing site that will visit ponent of ensuring safety for all in our Jersey State law, voters who receive will remain open until 8 p.m. on by the Association of vices Centers, where school districts throughout the county community. I am proud to have been a “cure” letter have the opportunity Election Day for voters choosing to Community College students can go to a to provide twice monthly testing for all able to partner with Union County in to update their signatures in order hand deliver their ballots. Trustees (ACCT) with single location on cam- teachers. Administration and school order to provide free Covid-19 testing for their votes to be counted in the In addition, on Election Day a the 2020 Marie Y. pus and find assistance staff will also be tested. for our school employees.” November 3 General Election. limited number of polling places Martin Chief Execu- with admissions, UC-TEST is the result of a partner- The second mobile pop-up testing “The ballot curing process is a will be open for in-person voting. tive Officer Award. placement testing, fi- ship between the County of Union and will take place on October 27 from 3 to new feature of elections in New Voters can hand-deliver their vote- President nancial aid, student the Union County Education Associa- 5 p.m. at the Union County Education Jersey. In some instances, a voter by-mail ballots to their designated McMenamin became a accounts and advising. tion (UCEA). The ultimate goal of the Association (UCEA) Headquarters lo- may have forgotten to sign their polling places. candidate for the na- In addition to having program is to bring as many municipal cated at 77 Central Ave in Clark. Details certificate envelope, or perhaps their Voters who come to their polling tional award after re- served as the chair of education associations into the partner- on subsequent events will be forthcom- signature has changed over time. places without vote-by-mail ballots ceiving the regional the Middle States ship for maximum coverage of testing ing. This process is aimed at ensuring will be provided with paper provi- award. The award was Commission on Higher for those working in schools within “Thank you to Union County for that a voter is not deprived of exer- sional ballots to use. given at the Associa- Education, Dr. Union County. The mobile test unit will testing and accommodating our 13,000 cising their right to participate in an ADA-accessible voting machines tion Awards presenta- McMenamin serves on administer saliva tests to all those being member educators. It is our collective election,” said Board of Elections will be available only for voters tion that was held dur- many national, state tested. responsibility to minimize the spread Administrator Nicole DiRado. with disabilities that prevent them ing the virtual 51st An- Dr. Margaret M. McMenamin and local boards. The first scheduled mobile pop-up of this virus,” said Lisa D. Palin, Presi- Voters who receive a cure letter from using paper ballots. nual ACCT Leader- The award is named testing event will take place on October dent of the UCEA. are advised to read the instructions For more details about voter op- ship Congress on October 8. in honor of Marie Y. Martin, whose 16 between 3 and 5 p.m. in Linden. The For questions or more information carefully, fill it out and return the tions for the 2020 General Election, “Union County College is ex- professional career epitomizes posi- mobile test unit will be set up in the regarding UC-TEST, education asso- form as soon as possible. A self- visit ucnj.org/boe, email tremely proud of Dr. McMenamin tive influence on the community parking lot at the Linden Board of ciations within Union County residents addressed, postage prepaid enve- [email protected], or call (908)527- and all the positive changes she has college movement at all levels. Ms. Education building located at 2 East should contact Jessica Cohen, by phone lope is included in the mailing. 4123. All emails and phone mes- brought to the college over the past Martin formerly served as director Gibbons Street. at (732)713-4051 or by email at “The Union County Board of sages will be returned. ten years,” stated Victor M. Richel, of the Community College Unit, “Our message has always been that [email protected]. Elections will only send official, Union County College Board of U.S. Office of Education and as a election mail. It is important to open Thank You for Your Trustees Chair. chief executive in the Los Angeles any mail sent from our office,” The Marie Y. Martin Chief Ex- Community District. The Marie Y. DiRado advised. Continued Support ecutive Officer Award recognizes Martin Chief Executive Officer $2 Million of CARES Act To view instructions for using a of Local Journalism the tremendous contributions made Award is given by ACCT in recog- Vote-by-Mail ballot correctly, visit by community college chief execu- nition of chief executive officers Dedicated to Restaurants the Election Board online at goleader.com/subscriber tive officers. Dr. McMenamin re- who demonstrate commitment to ucnj.org/boe/make-sure-your-vote- ceived this award for multiple ac- excellence in advancing the com- by-mail-ballot-is-counted-2. complishments, one being the many munity college movement. COUNTY – Restaurants in Union grant funding? If so, what were the Instructions are also available at initiatives she has spearheaded that The ACCT represents more than County that have been impacted by the funds used for? During which months unioncountyvotes.com. Free Covid-19 Test led the college’s overall graduation 6,500 elected and appointed trust- Covid-19 outbreak may be eligible to were the funds used? What was the Early voting is already under way rates to more than quintuple during ees who govern more than 1,100 receive federal CARES Act funding dollar amount? in Union County, and all voters are Dates in Union County her 10-year tenure. To better assist community colleges throughout the through the new Union County Covid- What was the approximate sales vol- advised to return their vote-by-mail COUNTY – The Freeholder United States. The ACCT annually 19 Emergency Restaurant Grant pro- ume/revenue of your business during ballots as soon as possible. Board has announced a series of recognizes trustees and other com- gram. The new program provides a the months of January through Septem- The following early voting op- dates for the Union County Mobile Support Local Journalism! munity college leaders in each of its total of $2 million to qualified restau- ber in 2019 and January through Sep- tions are available to all voters: Test Unit for the month of October. goleader.com/subscriber five regions for their contributions. rants located in Union County on a first tember in 2020? Send the vote-by-mail ballot by Free Covid-19 saliva tests will be For more information about come, first served basis. A maximum of In addition, the following documents U.S. Postal Service (postage is pre- administered at these events. Union County College, please visit $20,000 per grant applies. must be submitted online with the ap- paid). The schedule includes events www.ucc.edu. The Covid-19 Emergency Restau- plication form: a current Food Service Deposit it in any one of 22 offi- open to all Union County residents rant Grant program provides reimburse- License from the local or county board cial Board of Elections ballot drop and events that are part of the new ment for expenses related to compli- of health; invoice and proof of payment boxes located throughout Union UC-TEST Program for teachers, Join the Rotary Club ance with Governor Phil Murphy’s ex- for all reimbursement expenditures; County. staff and school administration of- ecutive orders on restaurant operations Business Registration Certificate, cer- All drop boxes are available on a ficials who work in Union County. of Westfield during the Covid-19 pandemic, includ- tificate of incorporation or formation; 24/7 basis, and are under camera The Mobile Test Unit will hold ing items for facilitating outdoor din- Good Standing Certificate (state.nj.us/ surveillance 24/7. All ballots are Covid-19 testing for the general ing, social distancing and disinfecting treasury/revenue/standcert.shtml); picked up daily by a bipartisan team public from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. on facilities. 2019 Tax return or Tax Extension; and from the Board of Elections. Saturday, October 24 at Roselle The online application portal opened a W9 for (irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf). Hand-deliver it to the Board of Borough Hall, 210 Chestnut Street, at 9 a.m. on October 14 through the link Please note that one file will be al- Elections or County Clerk’s offices. Roselle. ucnj.org/restaurant-grant. Awards will lowed for each required type of docu- Hand-delivery requires signing a Please note that any Union County be made to eligible applicants on a first mentation. A third party tool such as register and showing New Jersey resident may use this site regardless come, first served basis. Genius Scan is highly recommended identification. of their residence. Applicants should be prepared to for this purpose. It will allow the user to Designate a ballot bearer to hand Additional details and dates can westfieldrotary.com answer the following questions. scan and merge multiple images and deliver it (instructions are printed be found at ucnj.org/walkup. Have you received any other type of documents into single PDFs.

FIND US IN COLUMN B +++++++++++++ RE-ELECT

Mayor Al Smith and Councilman Ted Spera’s Vision for Scotch Plains: + Lead township residents and businesses to a safe and successful Pre-covid post-COVID recovery

+ Finalize and implement our exciting and sensible downtown redevelopment plan

+ 4HPU[HPU[OLÅH[[LZ[WYVWLY[`[H_YH[L in Scotch Plains history

+ Continue our efforts to make Scotch Plains one large family by ensuring every voice is heard and there’s a seat at the table for everyone

+ Continue making quality of life improvements in town communication, services, and open space preservation

PAID FOR BY SMITH & SPERA 2020 • 524 FARLEY AVE, SCOTCH PLAINS, 07076 A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 22, 2020 Page 3 County Clerk Provides Extra Welcome to Our Neighborhood Owners of School Bus Co. Brought to you by Hours for Election Assistance Susan Massa CRS Charged With Fraud COUNTY – Union County voters The County Clerk’s Annex Office 908-400-0778 TRENTON – Attorney General F&A allegedly used heroin in F&A’s who need in-person assistance with at 300 North Avenue East in Westfield Gurbir S. Grewal on October 8 an- parking lot in East Orange before matters pertaining to the 2020 General will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on [email protected] nounced criminal charges against the boarding a school bus to transport 12 Election can visit the County Clerk’s Saturday, October 24 and Saturday, www.NJhomeshowcase.com owners of an Essex County-based special-needs children in Newark. offices in Elizabeth and Westfield dur- October 31. 188 Elm Street, Westfield NJ 07090 school bus company for allegedly While driving with the children on ing regular weekday business hours. The main office at 2 Broad Street in 908-233-8502 x455 providing false information to school board, the employee allegedly over- In addition, both offices are open on Elizabeth will be open from 9 a.m. to districts to cover up the fact that the dosed and crashed the school bus into selected Saturdays prior to Election 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 24 and company hired unqualified drivers, the wall of a building. Police who Day, Tuesday, November 3. Saturday, October 31. 28 Homes Sold Oct 11 – Oct 18, 2020 in Cranford, failed to conduct mandatory drug test- arrived on the scene used Narcan to Office visitors must follow all Covid- For more details on office hours Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, Scotch Plains and Westfield ing and criminal background checks revive the employee. 19 prevention rules, including wear- and locations, visit the County Clerk for drivers and aides and operated “This is the second time in four ing masks and socially distancing. online at ucnj.org/county-clerk. TOWN ADDRESS STYLE RMS BRS BTH GAR SALE PRICE unsafe buses, all in violation of con- months that we have filed serious “The additional Saturday hours will For more information on the 2020 tract terms and state requirements. criminal charges against a school bus help ensure that Union County voters General Election visit the County Cranford 35D PARKWAY VLG OneFloor 3 1 1.0 0 $175,000 Ahmed Mahgoub, 62, his wife, company and its operators for alleg- can access the information they need Clerk’s election website, Cranford 41 PARK AVE CapeCod 8 3 1.1 1 $477,000 Faiza Ibrahim, 47, both of East edly putting children in jeopardy by in order to participate in this impor- unioncountyvotes.com, or contact the Cranford 602 E LINCOLN AVE Colonial 8 4 2.0 1 $500,000 Hanover, and their company F&A hiring unqualified drivers, using un- tant election cycle,” said Union Elections Division at (908)527-4996 Cranford 206 WALNUT AVE Victrian 8 4 2.0 1 $500,000 Transportation, Inc. – also doing busi- safe buses and falsifying records to County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi. “My or [email protected]. Cranford 17 W END PL Colonial 8 3 1.1 1 $585,000 ness as Smart Union, Inc., and Unity cover up their conduct,” said Attor- Cranford 734 WILLOW ST Colonial 11 5 2.1 2 $680,000 staff is also available by phone and For all County Clerk programs and Fanwood 35 GLENWOOD RD SplitLev 7 3 1.0 1 $400,000 Transportation, Inc. (collectively ney General Grewal. “No parent email to assist voters with any ques- services, visit online at ucnj.org/ Fanwood 135 CORIELL AVE SplitLev 9 3 2.0 1 $535,000 “F&A”) – were served with com- should have to worry about the condi- tions or concerns they may have.” county-clerk or call (908)527-4787. Garwood 464 3RD AVE CapeCod 7 4 2.0 2 $427,500 plaint-summonses charging them with tion of their child’s school bus or Mountainside 300 SUMMIT RD Colonial 10 3 2.0 2 $480,000 the following offenses: conspiracy question whether their child’s bus Mountainside 1284 POPLAR AVE Colonial 9 4 3.1 1 $883,000 (2nd degree), false representations driver might be a felon or someone Clerk Alerts New Registered Mountainside 1387 CHAPEL HILL RD Colonial 9 4 2.1 2 $985,000 for a government contract (2nd de- under the influence of drugs or alco- Scotch Plains 352 COOK AVE Colonial 10 4 2.1 1 $625,000 gree), theft by deception (2nd de- hol. No child should ever be put in Scotch Plains 2682 SKY TOP DR Colonial 8 4 2.1 2 $665,000 gree) and tampering with public danger that way.” Voters on Vote-by-Mail Scotch Plains 2325 MARLBORO RD Colonial 9 4 3.0 1 $850,000 records or information (3rd degree). Interviews with bus drivers em- Scotch Plains 12 DITZEL FARM CT Contemp 13 5 5.1 2 $950,000 Mr. Mahgoub and Ms. Ibrahim were ployed by F&A revealed that the de- COUNTY – Union County Clerk ers in scheduled waves. The first wave Scotch Plains 1 OVERLOOK WA Colonial 13 5 5.1 2 $1,300,000 also charged with misconduct by a fendants allegedly employed drivers Joanne Rajoppi advises voters who covered voters who have not changed Westfield 1601 BOULEVARD CapeCod 8 4 1.1 0 $423,000 corporate official (2nd degree). F&A who had known substance abuse prob- have not yet received their ballots for their registration in recent months. Westfield 118 VIRGINIA ST CapeCod 6 3 2.0 1 $525,000 Westfield 924 BOULEVARD Colonial 7 3 1.0 1 $600,000 is based primarily in East Orange. lems. They also allegedly employed the 2020 General Election that they The second wave involves voters The defendants were charged in an numerous drivers who either did not will receive them over the next 2 and who have recently registered to vote Westfield 212 ROGER AVE SplitLev 8 4 2.1 2 $665,000 Westfield 738 COLEMAN PL Colonial 9 4 2.0 1 $750,000 investigation by the Office of Public have valid commercial driver’s li- a half weeks. in Union County or who recently Westfield 1533 CENTRAL AVE Colonial 11 5 2.1 2 $769,000 Integrity and Accountability and the censes, did not have required endorse- “The process of sending Vote-by- changed their registration due to a Westfield 711 CRESCENT PKY Colonial 7 3 2.2 1 $810,000 New Jersey State Police Official Cor- ments or had suspended licenses. They Mail ballots to voters in Union County move. Westfield 415 COLONIAL AVE Colonial 10 5 3.1 2 $1,100,000 ruption Bureau. The alleged criminal allegedly hired drivers before comple- is still under way,” said Ms. Rajoppi. “If The second wave is currently un- Westfield 421 CLIFTON ST Colonial 10 5 3.0 2 $1,199,000 conduct relates to contracts that F&A tion of criminal background checks you have recently registered to vote in der way and will conclude before Westfield 517 CLARK ST Colonial 9 4 3.3 2 $1,399,000 secured from 2015 through 2020 with or, in some instances, without any Union County or if you have recently October 24. Westfield 2 KIRKVIEW CIRCLE Colonial 13 6 6.1 2 $1,439,000 public school districts in Essex, criminal background check. changed your registration due to a move, After October 24, voters who have Passaic, Morris and Union counties. When the MVC audited F&A’s your ballot will be mailed to you within not received their Vote-by-Mail bal- *Cranford, Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, Scotch Plains and Westfield, NJ data according to the Garden The contracts had an aggregate total driver files, it found that of the 51 the next two and a half weeks.” lots in the mail are advised to contact State MLS, as of 10/11/20 – 10/18/20 Featured properties may not have been listed or sold by the office/ agent presenting this data for more information on these or other real estate matters, contact Susan value of approximately $3.5 million. drivers listed on F&A’s roster, four In accordance with a statewide Ex- the Elections Division of the County The defendants allegedly know- driver files were missing, 23 had no ecutive Order issued by New Jersey Clerk by phone at (908)527-4996, or Massa at 908-400-0778. Information deemed RELIABLE. Home is one of the most important and significant purchases and sales you will make in your lifetime. It’s important to stay informed. If you are thinking ingly hired drivers who did not hold driver’s abstracts, two had expired Governor Phil Murphy, the 2020 Gen- by email at [email protected]. about a MOVE now is the time to prepare. CALL me, the time is now [email protected] or valid commercial driver’s licenses or abstracts, 11 had no physical exams, eral Election is being conducted pri- For more information about the [email protected] www.NJHomeShowcase.com www.Summitwestfieldhomes.com required license endorsements as well 13 had expired physical exams and marily through Vote-by-Mail ballots. County Clerk’s election services visit as drivers who had criminal histories four had expired copies of driver’s To avoid overwhelming the U.S. unioncountyvotes.com. For more in- or were using illegal drugs. They also licenses. Only nine files were com- Postal Service with a high volume of formation about all County Clerk pro- allegedly falsified vehicle inspection plete. The defendants allegedly told mail all at once, the County Clerk’s grams and services, visit online at Three Men Charged in forms to indicate their buses consis- drivers to evade MVC inspections at Elections Division is sending Vote- ucnj.org/county-clerk or call tently passed required pre- and post- school sites. They allegedly concealed by-Mail ballots to all registered vot- (908)527-4787. trip company inspections. Those forms violations by covertly directing per- Hillside Fatal Shooting must be maintained for review by the sons employed as aides to drive school Children’s Recreation Funds AREA — Three men are in custody trio had followed Mr. Carter to the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission and buses. and now criminally charged in con- scene of the shooting in a BMW that are relied upon by school districts as The charges are merely accusa- nection with a fatal shooting that took had been stolen in Wall Township proof of bus safety. They allegedly tions and the defendants are presumed Matched in 19 Municipalities place in Hillside earlier this year, (Monmouth County) the day before; falsely indicated that their buses con- innocent until proven guilty. acting Union County Prosecutor the vehicle was recovered in Newark sistently passed company inspections. For further information about the COUNTY – Grant have been Dr. Martin Luther King Park. Lyndsay V. Ruotolo announced Oc- three days after the shooting. In February and August of 2019, the charges filed in June against A-1 El- awarded to 19 municipalities for im- Mountainside received $30,000 for tober 16. In announcing these charges, MVC inspected F&A’s buses and egant Tours, Inc., its owner, and its provements to recreation resources upgrades to playground and renova- Ameer J. Holcomb, 22, Maleak S. Ruotolo said, “I would like to thank nearly all of the company’s buses failed manager, see the press release at: for children, through the Kid’s Recre- tions to the Deerfield softball and Williams, 22, and Ismael Merrill, 28, the members of our Homicide Task inspection on both occasions. www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases20/ ation Trust Fund. In addition, 14 baseball fields. all of Newark, are each charged with Force for the incredible work they put In February 2019, an employee of pr20200625b.html. municipalities were awarded match- New Providence received $40,000 first-degree murder and two related into this investigation and as well as ing grants for planting new trees for modifications to the walking path weapons offenses. the half-dozen agencies in two coun- Free Household Hazardous through the Greening Union County surrounding the Recreational Complex. At approximately 9:04 p.m. on Sun- ties that worked with us to ensure that program. Both grant programs are Plainfield received $90,000 for the day, March 29, Hillside Police De- these three defendants would be held funded through the Union County installation of new lights at the bas- partment units responded to a report of accountable for a terrible crime.” Waste Recycling Event Open Space, Recreation and Historic ketball courts in Rushmore Park. a shooting on the 1400 block of Center Mr. Holcomb was arrested without Preservation Trust Fund. Rahway received $25,645 for mill- Street, where they found 27-year-old incident at his home in Newark on COUNTY – The next free household advised to use it, or dry the paint in the can The Open Space Trust Fund was ing, resurfacing, color coating, relin- Rafee H. Carter, who had sustained October 14 and lodged in the Union hazardous waste recycling event will be and discard it in regular garbage with the established by popular referendum in ing and adding ADA-access to the multiple gunshot wounds, according County Jail, while Mr. Williams and held on Saturday, October 24 at the Nokia lid off. To help dry out paint, add kitty 2000, with an initial focus on pre- basketball court at Howard Field. to Union County Assistant Prosecu- Mr. Merrill were served the charges campus in New Providence from 9 a.m. litter, newspaper or a product called waste serving open space and improving Roselle received $75,000 for Phase tors Bruce Holmes and Julie Peter- while incarcerated for unrelated crimes to 2 p.m. Any Union County resident may paint hardener. the Union County park system. In II of improvements at Grove Street man, who are prosecuting the case. in Essex County and Morris County, participate, regardless of their home town. The household hazardous waste events 2004 the mission expanded to in- Park, with new toddler playground Mr. Carter was subsequently trans- respectively. All three defendants will Use GPS address 600 Mountain Av- provide Union County residents with a clude annual matching grants to mu- that meets State of New Jersey safety ported to Newark’s University Hospi- now have first appearances and deten- enue and Ryder Way, New Providence free, environmentally safe way to dis- nicipalities for improving local requirements. tal, where he was pronounced dead. tion hearings scheduled to take place 07974 and follow signs to the event. pose of outdated or unwanted household children’s recreation resources and Roselle Park received $50,000 for An ensuing investigation led by the in Union County Superior Court. Fireworks and ammunition are among chemicals, mercury thermostats and ther- matching grants to encourage mu- recreational improvements that are Union County Homicide Task Force Anyone with information about this the many different types of hazardous mometers, propane tanks and automo- nicipalities to plant new trees. part of a larger project planned for the and Hillside Police Department, as- shooting is still being urged to con- materials that will be accepted at the bile tires among many other items such Since its inception in 2004, the Hawthorne Detention Basin includ- sisted by several additional agencies tact Homicide Task Force Detective October 24 event. as oil-based paint (no latex paint) and Kids Recreation Trust Fund has pro- ing installation and improvement of – including members of the Union Sonia Rodriguez at (908)341-3380 Car tires will also be collected. There is varnish, antifreeze, aerosol cans, pool vided local communities with almost soccer fields and walking paths. County Police Department Ballistics or Sgt. Johnny Ho at (908)403-8271. a limit of eight automobile tires, without chemicals, corrosives, pesticides, herbi- $18.7 million in funding. Scotch Plains received $65,000 for Unit, Union County Sheriff’s Office Convictions on crimes of this na- rims, per household. cides, solvents, thinners, fire extinguish- The following municipalities re- improvements to safety netting at the Crime Scene Unit, Essex County ture are commonly punishable by Participants must be Union County ers, motor oil and oil filters, gasoline, ceived grants from the 2020 round of Scotch Hills Country Club to protect Prosecutor’s Office and the Newark terms of up to life in state prison. residents and must observe the following batteries, thermostats, fluorescent bulbs the Kids Recreation Trust Fund. the historic Shady Rest clubhouse Police Department’s Major Crimes These criminal charges are mere rules for preventing the spread of the (unbroken) and mercury switches. Berkeley Heights received $50,000 from errant golf shots. Division and Emergency Services accusations. Every defendant is pre- Covid-19 virus. Participants must arrive Only materials in original or la- to install new play area at the new Springfield received $40,000 for Unit – resulted in the three defen- sumed innocent unless and until by vehicle only. No walk-ins will be beled containers will be accepted. No municipal complex at 29 Park Av- installation of playground equipment, dants being identified as suspects in proven guilty in a court of law. accepted. The driver and all passengers containers larger than five gallons enue, and to resurface tennis courts for fencing repairs and for accessibil- the case. Examination of numerous must wear face coverings at all times. The will be accepted. and bleacher pad at Columbia Middle ity improvements. pieces of evidence revealed that the PUBLIC NOTICE driver and all passengers must stay in For a complete list of the materials that School Softball field. As part of the Summit received $59,250 for im- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS vehicle at all times. Car windows must be will be accepted on October 24 visit Columbia project, PAL will add gates provements to the basketball courts PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING BOARD kept closed at all times. ucnj.org/recycle. to dugout fencing. at Soldiers Memorial Field. TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD TAKE NOTICE, that on Wednesday, Materials should be placed in trunk, The household hazardous waste col- Clark received $16,029 for im- Union received $75,000 for up- CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY September 30, 2020, the Planning Board cargo area or truck bed where they can be lection event will be held rain or shine for of the Township of Scotch Plains, Union provements to the Nelson and Dolan dates and improvement to the equip- NOTICE TO BIDDERS easily identified and accessed by staff, Union County residents only, not for County, New Jersey, approved the appli- Girls Softball fields and facilities and ment at Hoover Park and the fitness ADDENDUM TO BID cation of PP 2323 Longfellow, LLC for who will remove them. businesses. Proof of Union County resi- for replacing the flooring the Senior path in Volunteer Park. The Township of Cranford has issued minor subdivision approval to create two Please note that latex paint (water- dency is required. For more informa- Fitness Center. Westfield received $52,500 for Addendum No. 1 in association with the conforming lots for permitted single family based) wall paint is not accepted. Resi- tion, please call the Recycling Hotline at Cranford received $65,000 for upgrades to Edison School Field, for bid publically advertised on September residential development for property lo- dents wishing to dispose of latex paint are (908) 654-9889. renovation of indoor tennis court, recreation equipment at Tamaques 3rd, 2020 for the Collection and Market- cated at 2323 Longfellow Avenue, Block ing of Recyclable Materials in order to 8001, Lot 29. The Resolution memorializ- upgrades to the Memorial and Cen- Park and for an ADA study of munici- address questions from prospective bid- ing said approval was duly presented and tennial Avenue Pool and resurfacing pal parks. ders. adopted by the Planning Board at its regu- 16% Auto Rate Decrease of basketball courts at the Adams, The following municipalities re- The addendum is available for public larly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Buchanan and Johnson parks. ceived grants through the 2020 round inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office October 14, 2020. A copy of said Resolu- at the Township of Cranford, 8 Springfield tion has been filed in the office of the Elizabeth received $115,000 for of the Greening UC program. Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey 07016 be- Planning Board and/or the office of the ADA compliant improvements to the Berkeley Heights received $2,000; tween 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday Municipal Clerk at the Scotch Plains Mu- Kellogg Park playground. Cranford, $4,500; Elizabeth, $19,000; through Friday. nicipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, and is Fanwood received $40,000 for Mas- Garwood, $5,000; Linden, $10,000; Mike Robinson available for public inspection. Purchasing Agent Shannon Rapant ter Plans to improve Forest Road Park. New Providence, $2,500; Rahway, Township of Cranford Clerk/ Land Use Secretary Garwood received $3,362 for a $4,500; Roselle, $5,000; Roselle [email protected] to the Planning Board deep clean of the turf field at the Park, $10,000; Scotch Plains, $3.750; 1 T - 10/22/20, The Leader Fee: $20.40 1 T - 10/22/20, The Times Fee: $22.44 Garwood Sports and Recreation Com- Springfield, $6,000; Summit, plex and for the purchase of field $10,000; Union, $10,000; and hockey goals. Westfield, $10,000. RICHARD J. KAPLOW, ESQ. Kenilworth received $75,000 for The Open Space Trust Fund also removal and remediation of asbestos provides grants for local historic pres- tile in the recreation building and for ervation projects through the Pre- "40+ Years Experience" removal of tennis courts. serve Union County program. Estab- Linden received $70,000 for re- lished in 2003, Preserve Union County construction of the tennis courts at awards grants every other year. CIVIL & CRIMINAL Trial Lawyer PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Former Asst. Union County Prosecutor TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS COUNTY OF UNION • Divorce • Domestic Violence TAKE NOTICE The Township of Scotch Plains will expose for sale at Public Auction, in accordance with Title 39:10A-1, at the times and locations specified below, the • Custody • Child Support following motor vehicles which came into the possession of the Scotch Plains Police Department through abandonment or failure of owners to claim same. • DWI • Criminal Defense All the vehicles on the following lists are offered in strictly “as is” condition, with no • School Law • HIB Cases representation as to condition or fitness for any particular purpose. Minimum bid for each vehicle will be all towing and storage fees due to the towing agency. • Civil Litigation • Business Disputes Purchase must be made by cash or certified check. A 10% deposit must be given at time of auction. Balance must be paid by 4:00 p.m. the same day. The public auction shall be held on October 28, 2020 in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey pertaining thereto. 53 Elm Street • Westfield NJ • 07090 The following vehicle may be examined at Northeast Collision 1128 North Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey at 8:30 am. Public Auction will commence at 8:45 am. MAKE YEAR VIN NO. MINIMUM BID (908) 232-8787 CADILLAC 2004 1G6DM 57714 01483 82 $1,000.00 Bozena Lacina [email protected] richardjkaplow.com Township Clerk 1 T - 10/22/20, The Times Fee: $38.76 Page 4 Thursday, October 22, 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 Residents Should Get Flu Vaccinations DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Diction Deception Members of: Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Regional Health Dept. Advises Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association with four definitions – only one is cor- The Westfield Board of Health met on partment, state and federal services and rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey October 5. resources. sharp enough to discern this deception of diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West The board discussed the current status The board discussed the special need of the Covid-19 pandemic in Westfield, for all adults and children over 6 months If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 the town’s response and the planning for old to get vaccinated against the flu this vidual. If you get three – word expert. If the future, including possible vaccina- year. The goal this year is for residents to POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of tions. Although Westfield High School get a flu vaccine in October. Please see free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 has resumed its on-site activities, the https://www.westfieldnj.gov/health. You All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Gale Force Media, L.L.C. situation is being closely monitored. can find vaccination sites throughout come from the board game Diction Deception. Suzette F. Stalker Lauren S. Barr Jeff Gruman We are seeing increased viral activity town at local pharmacies and health care COMMUNITY EDITOR PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SALES MANAGER in town, so the proven preventive mea- providers. In addition, any resident who Answers to last week’s arcane words. sures are still essential. These preventive is uninsured or underinsured can be 1. Naiad – A water nymph or woman Robert P. Connelly David B. Corbin Kim Prata measures include staying socially con- vaccinated at the health department. swimmer BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER MANAGING EDITOR & SPORTS EDITOR PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE nected while keeping a physical distance Please call the health department at 2. Tinea – Ringworm; a skin disease of 6 feet, wearing a mask or facial cov- (908)789-4070 for more information. caused by a fungus 3. Ichthyolite – The impression of a SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe ering in public when not appropriately Rabies is also a continuing concern. fish in a rock One-year – $40 • Two-year – $75 • Three-year – $110 distanced, washing hands often and stay- We had five documented animal cases in 4. Philiater – An amateur medical stu- ing home when ill. If you are ill, you Union County so far this year. It occurs dent should be tested for Covid-19 to help most often in wildlife, particularly rac- OLLAMH best guide your clinical care. coons, bats, skunks, groundhogs and 1. Any assortment; a stew It is critical for residents to cooperate foxes. Unvaccinated pets can also be 2. A regional congress of soviets Educator’s Corner: with the contact tracers from the Westfield infected, and cats account for most of the 3. A teacher or sage of ancient Ireland Regional Health Department. They will rabies among domestic animals. Of con- 4. An ancient flask or jug of leather contact you if you had potential contact cern, there were six reports of unli- BRACCATE with someone who is infected. If you get censed dogs in town this past month. To 1. Having feathers which conceal the Fostering Independence a call from the health department, please keep your pets healthy, you must license feet and legs cooperate. Please do your part to keep your dogs and cats and protect them with 2. Interlaced or linked By JENNIFER GLACKIN your family, friends and community safe. vaccinations against rabies. You can 3. Brittle Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Sometimes we have these ideas foster independence. 4. Salty; saline about ourselves and the kids in 2. Timers – These can be great This must include being honest about obtain the license application through TORVITY any potential exposures you have had or the Town Clerk office at (908)789-4030. Picture it: Early morning in a our lives. “He’s bad at time man- for kids who struggle to get their 1. Sternness; grimness persons you may have exposed. The owner of an unlicensed or unvacci- 2. Second-class, such as with racing suburban home, parents have to agement” or “I’m not good at or- work done or for brain breaks Any information you share with a nated dog or cat will be issued a sum- boats get to work (whether in the base- ganizing.” While these might be throughout the day. There are a town contact tracer will be held in mons. 3. A twisting ment or out of the house), and true in the moment, they are skills multitude of various timers on strict medical confidentiality. Their Information about the health 4. Act of torturing their elementary-aged child is still that can be learned. YouTube with different intervals primary concern is tracking down the department’s activities, free education KNELL virus, and your help is essential. They programs and helpful health-related ad- 1. A fine white clay used in making trying to throw their clothes in the In today’s changing situation, and even kid-friendly back- are not concerned with legal issues, vice and recommendations is available porcelain hamper with their feet. Does this especially while parents and grounds! 2. A vase or pitcher with three handles for example, immigration status or at https://www.westfieldnj.gov/health. 3. A large vat to hold cloth for bleach- ever happen to you? Please tell caregivers juggle more than ever, 3. Ask, Don’t Tell – Instead of underage drinking. The department’s monthly newsletter, ing me it happens to you… don’t make teaching children these skills can reminding children what has to be As noted previously, residents are rec- Your Health Matters, recently highlighted 4. A mournful sound; usually of a bell me feel alone in this. help them become more indepen- done or packed, ask them to plan ommended to subscribe to the Westfield Halloween safety tips, breast cancer toll Covid-19 Updates at https:// awareness and flu prevention. It is avail- Among the various other things dent. Here are a few tips to help it out. What do you need for prac- www.westfieldnj.gov/ able on the department’s website in the we have to teach our children, you and your child hone these tice today? How long will it take coronavirusupdates since the situation is October Newsletter tab. You can sign up executive functioning skills are executive functioning skills. you to get ready? This helps them very fluid. These information summa- to receive health department informa- All The News just as important. What are ex- 1. Checklists – Checklists can budget their time. Asking kids ries, periodically issued by the mayor, tion through https:// ecutive functioning skills? The be visual reminders for kids and these types of questions feels like include local data and case information, www.westfieldnj.gov/townupdates. prevention tips, guidance and changes in The complete minutes of the October Center on the Developing Child can be adjusted to any age level or it takes longer (and at first, it the town and state. In addition, residents 5 meeting will be posted after review and at Harvard University defines creativity level that suits you. Type probably does), but the skills that have complete access to the town’s approval at our November 2 meeting at them as “the mental processes it up on the computer, grab a dry the child builds as a result are Coronavirus Resource Center at https:// 5:30 p.m., to which the public is invited that enable us to plan, focus atten- erase marker and slip the list into definitely worth the wait. Not to www.westfieldnj.gov/coronavirus, to attend. www.goleader.com tion, remember instructions and a sheet protector so it can be re- mention, it might just save on which includes information about what you can do to protect yourself and your Lawrence D. Budnick, MD, MPH juggle multiple tasks success- used. Or get fancy and make a flip sanity! family. It highlights local, school, busi- President, Westfield Brightwood Devel. fully.” Time management, work- chart with Velcro where the child While these are small sugges- ness, mental health, police, health de- Board of Health ing memory, self-control, plan- can physically put a flap down tions, there are many more out Invalidates Survey ning and mental flexibility are when a task is done. These can be there! Search “executive function- Westfield does not require a rac- some of the executive function- made for so many things: morn- ing task cards” on the internet to Brightwood Park is a Natural ing course for mountain bikes in ing (EF) skills kids need help ing or evening routines, home from find resources. The cool thing its only nature preserve, Setting, Leave it Alone Brightwood Park. Why the moun- building. Kids (and adults) who school routines, packing back- about this is that once EF im- tain bike outfit known as JORBA have been diagnosed with ADD packs or sports equipment, etc. proves, there will be more time Eighteen years ago, I discovered clean (thank you, Public Works), it’s got access as a “stakeholder” in and ADHD typically struggle with While they may feel a bit daunt- for fun pursuits, like “toe tossing” Brightwood Park; I did not even know. quiet and it has animals that children the park, to the exclusion of all EF skills. ing at first, checklists can help those clothes in the hamper! It had a name at that time. It was can wonder about in their imagina- other users, is sadly distressing. unkept, wild, quiet and full of life. tions. How can the Town Council and A forgotten oasis of nature that You can quietly resolve issues; it’s Rec Commission consider yield- included deer, butterflies, birds I had a place of peace. ing the future of our park to a Letters to the Editor never seen, and turtles, just casually No bikes, no skateboards, no special interest group? using their home, and sharing it as change, just a touch of care. The Town Survey, which gauges well, if I may. Where else in Westfield is there a the recreational desires of A natural setting given by a gener- little known (well, not little known Westfielders, was conducted at It Would be a Shame for Westfield to ous donor. A natural life-saver, my anymore) place like this? Nowhere. great trouble and expense. It shows quiet place. Leave it alone. that the majority of people want Abandon Brightwood as a Nature Preserve I was never afraid to be alone there; hiking and nature walk trails. Are I would walk away worries and enjoy Laschell M. DeCristoforo we now planning to invalidate the First and foremost, I would like to animals that have made it their natural back. Additionally, the Mountain Bike this wonderful gift bestowed upon us. Cranford results of this survey? encourage Mayor Brindle, the Town habitat. Course, which JORBA markets as This past year in finding that (Formerly of Mountainside) Please keep Brightwood safe and Council and Recreation Committee The Survey conducted by the Town “Multi-Use trails” will most definitely Westfield would like to change one of beautiful. We don’t need an ob- members to give careful consideration of Westfield 2019 Parks and Recre- displace the Naturalists, walkers, hik- its natural assets, I thought, “why?” I stacle course, rough terrain and “course features,” and we don’t regarding their decision to the devel- ation Master Plan, which cost over ers, and bird watchers, not to mention hadn’t been there in a while having Letters to the Editor opment of a Mountain Bike Course in $99,000, cited walking/hiking at num- the animals that have made this park moved, so I took a friend there to need mountain bikes bearing down the Brightwood Nature Preserve. As ber ONE, representing 70 percent of their habitat. show them my secret garden. Imagine The Deadline is Monday 9 AM at high speed on Westfielders out memorialized on the boulder at the residents polled. Mountain Biking Brightwood Nature Preserve is in my surprise that Westfield would like for publication on the coming for a walk. to change this beautiful place and Thursday. The size limit is 200- Nicole Chartrain entrance to the park, it states,” This came in at number 22, representing much need of attention and the Friends Westfield area is dedicated to Noel Taylor to only 18 percent of Westfield residents. of Brightwood are committed to this make it a bike trail or any other recre- 500 words. honor his many years of devoted ser- Common sense clearly dictates, de- well deserved cause. Finally, there ational facility. vice and work in establishing this quiet velopment of a Mountain Bike Course has been much talk about how impor- While my friend and I were on our sanctuary so that children of Westfield does not represent the majority of tant “Preservation” of this Town’s his- way there, I knew 18 years ago that Mountian Biking is a will forever have this natural land to Westfield residents. Why is this the torical culture and character is. the homes of Westfield would eventu- cherish.” case? It would truly be a shame if ally encroach upon the park; it had The quote reads, “Man and All other However, I am thankful that our Westfield’s representatives chose to started back then. As we drove up Serious Danger to Youth Living things must learn to live to- representatives have finally decided abandon Brightwood Park as a Nature Prospect, I realized all the beautiful gether.” Dated: 1993 – NOEL A. TAY- to do their due diligence that such an Preserve. homeowners may start to think of As many Westfielders know, I’m a Year_Review. LOR issue requires, PRIOR to any vote. For more information, please visit “Brightwood Park” as an eyesore, physician who retired from clinical Young riders, who, by the nature of One can only surmise the joy this My greatest fear is what the Moun- firendsofbrightwood.org. certainly the homes across the street medicine in 2015. My office was on their youth, feel invulnerable, may natural sanctuary has brought to all the tain Bike Course will look like after a and right before and next to the park South Avenue next to the Party Stop. not take a slow trip around a path to people that have passed through it, but few years. We will not be able to get Suzanne F. Pinto (beautiful homes). I’m a member of “Friends of make sure it is safe before using it. also for all the flowers, fauna and the Natural Sanctity of the Preserve Westfield Well here are my thoughts, not to Brightwood Park” and share many of Is the town going to be responsible offend but to protect. Does not the members’ concerns regarding for clearing the trails immediately Westfield have enough manicured preservation of this beautiful nature after every storm to prevent these recreational parks in town that when preserve. types of accidents? provided to the town or owned by the But I’m perhaps more concerned Apart from the liability issues, does town, have chased wildlife away and about the high incidence of serious the town want to bear the guilt of in the process made at times things injuries associated with mountain bik- approving an activity that could some just uglier, noisier, dirtier? Can you ing than I am about the aesthetic day lead to a Westfield teenager be- eat a fish out of Mindowaskin Park? I issues. coming a paraplegic? know they did many years ago. I strongly suggest that you all read Just do a Google search on “Injuries Leave Brightwood Park alone. It’s this article: https://lermagazine.com/ Associated with Mountain Biking.” cover_story/how-mountain-biking- You will find it very illuminating. is-reshaping-the-landscape-of-cy- cling-injury. There are many more Lloyd Marks, MD, MBA, FACC Candidate like it. Westfield What if there is a storm and a tree Statements Welcome blocks a trail beyond a blind curve, Union County Freeholders Candidates for elected office are resulting in a collision and an injury? Elizabeth, New Jersey invited to submit op-ed columns Read the truly scary statistics in (908) 527-4200 each week. Columns should be this scientific abstract about spinal Ed Oatman, Mgr., [email protected] between 250 and 500 words, and cord injuries associated with moun- Alex Mirabella be issue based with no personal tain biking: www.researchgate.net/ amirabella@ucnj,org attacks on opponents. publication/ Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. 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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. Linda Carter (D) 850 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 201, Ewing, N.J. 08628 57 Union Place, Suite 310 200 West 2nd St., Suite 102 (609) 883-0026 Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 are in the 12th Congressional District] LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark, [email protected], [email protected] Summit and Cranford. Rahway and Linden. [email protected], [email protected] A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 22, 2020 Page 5 Candidate Statements The Student View Candidate Statements Garwood Police Should Take A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism Program Black Lives Matter, So Let’s Take Measures to Combat Traffic Issues Action on School Choice, Legalization My time in law enforcement has plan will result in a declining number This November, voters are facing similarities in the percentage of each taught me that a feeling of safety in of motor vehicle stops in targeted Mansplainers, what many experts call the most im- group of people who use marijuana. the community is equal parts reality enforcement areas until the number portant election of their lifetimes, and For example, a New York Times and perception. This feeling of safety of violations observed by officers on I agree. On the ballot we have candi- study found among neighborhoods depends not just on the actual work of directed patrols falls to nearly zero. You’ve Gotta Stop dates and constitutional questions that where people called about marijuana the police to catch criminals and pre- My second recommendation would can ultimately make a huge differ- at the same rate, the police almost vent crime, but also the work involv- be a blend of traditional and technol- By CHLOE SHANEBROOK-WEIN trivializes their experiences. ence in Union County’s diverse mi- always made arrests at a higher rate in ing quality of life issues such as speed- ogy-based traffic calming methods. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mansplaining takes place in the nority communities. the area with more black residents. In ing, traffic and community involve- Simple solutions like additional The word mansplain, which was highest levels of the government as Support candidates like me who fact, “in Brooklyn, officers in the ment. rumble strips, to more complex con- added to the online Oxford Dictio- well. During the Vice Presidential support School Choice. precinct covering Canarsie arrested Looking at the most recently avail- cepts such as vehicle-activated elec- nary in 2014, is defined as: the expla- debate, the topic of racial bias in the Vote Yes to the legalization of people on marijuana possession able FBI Uniform Crime Report tronic speed warning signs or embed- nation of something by a man, typi- justice system came up. Vice Presi- Marijuana (Question 1). charges at a rate more than four times online, in all of 2019 there was only ded pedestrian flashing light systems cally to a woman, in a manner re- dent Mike Pence called it an “insult” Too many children in our own com- as high as in the precinct that includes one crime of violence (an assault) will be effective if applied responsi- garded as condescending or patron- to police that the Biden campaign munity are not being given a chance at Greenpoint, despite residents calling reported in Garwood. The vast ma- bly. izing. suggests that implicit racial bias is success. We have needlessly confined 311, the city’s help line, and 911 to jority of reported criminal offenses Most importantly, the council The term was first used online in present in the criminal justice system. students who are hungry for a good complain about marijuana at the same were against property, not people, should continue to engage our Chief 2008 and the inspiration for the word “I will not sit here and be lectured education within invisible boundaries rate, police data show. The Canarsie and per capita, the offense rate is of Police and determine cooperatively comes from Rebecca Solnit’s 2008 by the vice president on what it means that force them into failing schools. precinct is 85 percent black. The extremely low in comparison to both with him which of my recommenda- essay “Men Who Explain Things”. to enforce the laws of our country. Your opportunity for a good education Greenpoint precinct is 4 percent Union County and municipalities of tions, or other measures, would be In May, 2017, Nicole Froio, who at I’m the only one on the stage who has should not be determined by the zip black” (https://www.nytimes.com/ similar size in New Jersey. For a law most effective at calming traffic the time was a Ph.D. student based in personally prosecuted everything code you were born in. 2018/05/13/nyregion/marijuana-ar- enforcement executive, these statis- throughout Garwood. the U.K., asked the women of Twitter from child sexual assault to homi- In Plainfield and Elizabeth particu- rests-nyc-race.html). If question 1 tics are a primary indicator of a safe I have spoken with Mayor Sara to provide the “most obnoxious thing cide,” responded Senator Kamala larly, (https://patch.com/new-jersey/ passes, then police will have the abil- community. Todisco on this topic several times a man has ever mansplained to you.” Harris. montclair/222-schools-new-jersey- ity to focus on other initiatives such Considering this, it’s clear by any this year. If elected, I look forward to The results were frustrating, but sadly, To someone unfamiliar with Sena- watch-list-bad-performance-other- as community policing and other ef- reasonable standard that Garwood is bringing my experience in this area to typical. tor Harris’ career, this comment by troubles) there are better choices for forts meant to unite our towns. a very safe community. I recommend the table with the Garwood Police “Guy explained part of my Ph.D. Vice President Pence might have schools within a matter of a few miles I hope you take the time so support any resident with a safety concern to Department. I believe if we combine topic to me after he attended my talk seemed benign, however, it is typical right here in Union County. If we my candidacy and effectively “School contact the Garwood Police Depart- technology and community educa- on the exact aspect of said topic, of mansplainers everywhere to “lec- truly cared about people of color, Choice” and support Ballot Question ment directly to report it. Our resi- tion alongside enforcement, it will go asked if I’d ever considered it. Uh, ture” a woman on a subject that she is who are the majority of most of these 1. By doing these two things we can dents play an important role in the a long way toward giving Garwood’s yes,” tweeted one woman. well versed in. This very public ex- communities, why would we not ex- start undoing the divide that has been safety of the community! The police streets a different and safer feel for all “I had someone try to explain the ample of mansplaining is more than pand our definition of inclusion by placed people of color for decades and cannot be everywhere at once and are our residents. I am willing to sit down political history of my home country just degrading for Senator Harris, it is introducing school choice reforms? I start uniting people despite the invis- unable to address issues they are never with our Chief of Police on Day 1 to to me. He’d read an article in a maga- degrading for all women and poten- pledge if elected to put choice poli- ible lines that make up our zip codes. made aware of. work with him on this. zine,” tweeted another. tially dangerous. Watching an impor- cies at the forefront of my platform. Still, there is always more that we In closing, if elected to the Bor- Mansplaining, or general conde- tant person on a national stage Second, by voting “Yes” on ques- Joe Sarno can do. While I believe the Garwood ough Council, I intend to bring the scension from men, is something that mansplain only encourages other men tion 1 and legalizing possession of Republican Candidate for Union Police Department does a phenom- benefit of my professional experi- women have to deal with every day, and teaches a new generation of young small amounts of recreational mari- County Freeholder enal overall job, I have often heard ence in law enforcement with me to whether that be in the workplace, boys that this is acceptable behavior. juana, we can eliminate the disparity Chairman Young Republican specific concerns from residents dur- the position. As always, I look for- online, or even in a doctor’s office. Though mansplaining is an issue of people of color being put into jail Federation of New Jersey ing this campaign related to speeding ward to discussing this concept or The negative social implications of itself, it is indicative of an even big- versus their white counterparts despite and pedestrian safety on borough any other part of the Graham/Kearney this are monstrous as it continually ger problem which is respect for PUBLIC NOTICE streets. Plan for a Strong Garwood with any- reinforces the idea that men have a women in both formal and informal PUBLIC NOTICE A targeted education and enforce- one at any time. Please contact me wider knowledge base or are inher- settings. A study done by George TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD ment plan communicated with fre- directly at TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY ently more intelligent than women. Washington University found that CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY quent, personal and direct outreach [email protected] or by In addition to the assumptions made men interrupted 33 percent more of- ORDINANCE 2020-11 by the police to Garwood residents is calling (908)413-5615. I hope you NOTICE OF about intelligence levels, ten when they are conversing with a CONTRACT AWARD AMENDMENT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND my first recommendation to address will support my running mate, Coun- mansplaining often drowns out the woman than when they are convers- THE CODE OF THE TOWN- this issue. During my career, I have cilman Russ Graham, and myself by The Township Committee of the Town- SHIP OF CRANFORD, CHAP- voices of women who are trying to ing with another man. Both interrup- ship of Cranford has authorized the amend- executed such plans with an excellent voting Column A on your vote-by- TER 255 LAND DEVELOP- speak up about issues relating di- tions and mansplaining are symptoms ment of a Contract Award with Banisch record of success. The success of mail ballot or on November 3! MENT, ARTICLES II & VIII, rectly to them. of a society where women are not as Associates, Inc. to provide planning ser- PERTAINING TO AFFORD- such plans is measured not in the In response to Dr. Froio’s inquiry, respected as men and where men feel vices (original resolution was 2020-19.) ABLE HOUSING, AND TO number of traffic summonses issued, Vincent Kearney Such amended contract and Resolution CREATE AN ABANDONED one woman tweeted, “A male ob/gyn as if they have unspoken power over No. 2020-320 are available for public in- but with the overall education of driv- Democratic Candidate for Garwood PROPERTIES TO AFFORD- told me that if I focused harder on my women. spection at the office of the Municipal Clerk. ers over time. Done properly, such a Borough Council ABLE HOUSING PROGRAM work or picked up an interesting It takes mere seconds to decide if AWARDED TO: Banisch Associates, STATEMENT hobby my menstrual cramps wouldn’t what you are about to say next is Inc., 111 Main Street, Flemington, New bother me so much.” This flippant condescending or will insult the intel- Jersey 08822 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the SERVICE: Planning Services foregoing ordinance was finally passed at Mayor Smith is Committed to response makes speaking up about ligence of the person you are speak- ADDITIONAL FEE: Not to Exceed a meeting of the Township Committee of pain more difficult for women and ing to. The decision to acknowledge $20,000.00 the Township of Cranford, New Jersey on Successful Downtown Redevelopment a woman’s ideas and knowledge is DATE: October 13, 2020 October 13, 2020. Garwood Needs More much more powerful than anything Patricia Donahue, RMC Patricia Donahue, RMC Since the summer I have knocked on stand. Scotch Plains has had 35 years of you could have “mansplained.” Township Clerk Township Clerk the doors of thousands of residents in failed attempts to redevelop our down- Covid-19 Testing 1 T - 10/22/20, The Leader Fee: $20.91 1 T - 10/22/20, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Scotch Plains to get a sense of what in town and bring in more ratables to Last month, my wife Julie and I town they’re happy about and what can stabilize our tax base. went for a Covid-19 test that was be improved. Because you can never Since founding the downtown rede- conducted by the Union County Mo- stop improving things, I never run out velopment committee (SPDRC) in 2017 641 Maple Street, Westfield bile Testing Unit. The tests were given of things to discuss. I have provided the vision, leadership, at the Garwood Firehouse and were You may be surprised to hear that and perseverance to get the needed available to everyone. Although they th despite our political divisions nation- ordinances in place to make smart rede- accepted reservations, we just showed Open Sunday, October 25 1 ± 4 PM ally, when it comes to Scotch Plains, velopment happen. We have passed up and the process took about 15 our Democrats, Republicans, and Inde- ordinances to prohibit overdevelopment minutes to complete. The unit con- pendents usually agree on the good and keep our quality of life, and we ducted 135 tests over the two hours it things we’ve achieved. For example, have successfully negotiated with our was onsite. since my running mate Ted Spera and I developer to maintain a reasonable Upon arrival we waited in a short, were elected in 2016, we have had a building height that everyone on our socially distanced line. We were asked municipal tax increase of less than 1 Council is comfortable with. And most to present our identification and fill percent on average over four years, importantly, we have made clear that no out a short form that inquired about achieved a AAA bond rating, improved plan will move forward that is not fi- our medical condition. With our town services like growing our police nancially responsible. I am committed check-in form in hand, we waited on force and adding a second branch pickup to make the redevelopment of our down- another short line until it was our turn in the fall, and revitalized our Office of town a success for the benefit of all to be tested. Once seated at the test Emergency Management to ensure resi- town residents. table I was informed that the proce- dents are fully informed during storms I have tried to be the most accessible dure (nasal swab) would last for five and emergencies. Mayor in the history of the town. If you seconds, which it did. It was quick Residents very much want to hear call my township number, it rings on my and easy. As promised, we both re- how we’re doing with Covid cases and personal cell phone, and I have always ceived a phone call three days later seem to appreciate the transparency turned down the annual stipend offered informing us that both of us tested and communication we’re brought to to the Mayor. I have no political bosses negative. this issue, as well as the support we’ve who tell me who to appoint or how to As I reflect on this experience, I shown local businesses since March. vote; my only political bosses are you, believe we should have more testing Leading residents and businesses the residents. Whether you agree with available right here in Garwood, in- through this safely and getting us back me or not on a particular issue, I hope cluding the saliva test. We can do this to normal is a top priority of ours for the you understand that everything I do, I through continued partnership with next four years. do because I love Scotch Plains, and I the Union County Mobile Testing But most often, residents have ques- want to keep it the best town in New Unit. A tions about downtown redevelopment. Jersey if not the country. We also need to prepare for the When I explain that our plan is not If you like the direction the town is eventuality of a Covid-19 vaccine. unnecessary development, or change heading, I humbly ask you to vote for My running mate, Vincent Kearney, simply for the sake of change, but a me and my running mate, Councilman and I believe improved communica- community-guided effort to incorpo- Ted Spera, in Column B. tion with facts about the vaccine from rate our court-mandated affordable reputable sources as well as where to housing units into a reenergized and Mayor Al Smith go to get it should be a top priority. A mix of sunshine, charm and open spaces creates a marvelous lifestyle for the would-be more exciting downtown, they under- Scotch Plains We believe in working with close buyer. This traditional Colonial is adorned with hardwood floors, high ceilings, copious contact to our Health Department. Lessons We Have Learned From With your support of Vincent and windows and classic moldings resulting in a relaxed ambiance. The wrap-around front porch myself for Garwood Council by No- introduces the living room with a woodburning fireplace and triple window. The formal Our Scotch Plains Neighbors vember 3, we can get this done. We dining room has a bayed wall with windows and door to the porch. A wonderful surprise is understand how our local govern- Ellen Zimmerman and I have learned members have stuck to the issues and ment works, have had personal expe- the family room which adjoins the updated kitchen. Granite counters, Viking six burner dual a lot by introducing ourselves to our campaigned without making personal rience with Covid-19 testing first- fuel oven, pot filler, beadboard walls, pantry with pull out drawers, raised panel cabinetry, fellow residents in our quest to serve attacks on our opponents or inflating hand (with Vincent even having this breakfast bar and an eating area fill the spacious kitchen. The master suite offers a custom Scotch Plains as a member of the Town the truth. virus back in April) and we have a Council and Mayor. I told Jason something to the effect walk-in closet, wall closet and an updated bath with double sink granite vanity and large tiled First, Scotch Plains really loves to that Scotch Plains is our home and we plan for how to accomplish more decorate for Halloween! want our town to be as good as it can be, testing and more communication shower. There are three more bedrooms and another updated bath on the second floor. Second, many residents are surprised not divided by negative campaigning. about the future vaccine. Another splendid feature is the third floor with two bedrooms, full bath and a common room to learn that their regular polling place In a few weeks, we will learn whether may not be open on Election Day and challengers of incumbents could win Councilman Russ Graham that is ideal for studying, gaming or as a home office. Adding to your living space is a that NJ residents are unable to vote in their local races without going negative. Candidate for Garwood Council basement rec room and a lovely yard with paver patio. Other highlights include a rear hall person in a voting booth by recording We have faith that most residents will votes on machines. Please visit the recognize how motivated Ellen and I are PUBLIC NOTICE with powder room. This home lies in a truly convenient location, close to parks, schools, Union County Board of Elections at to continue putting in the work that will TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD :HVWILHOG¶V QRWDEOH GRZQWRZQ DQG FRPPXWHU WUDQVSRUWDWLRQ 'LUHFWLRQV ( %URDG WR 1 https://ucnj.org/boe/ or email the Board improve Scotch Plains. We have met so CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY at [email protected] or call them at 908- many residents eager to play a role and Chestnut to Maple. Presented for: $895,000. 527-4996 if you have ANY questions are confident their energy and resolve NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD about voting! will make this town a better and safer The Township of Cranford has awarded Most of all, we have learned how community for all of us as well. a Contract for the Installation of Plexiglass grateful people are that our campaign We look forward to finishing the Shields at all Cranford Public Library Work Gloria Kraft has been positive, without lies or “in- campaign the way it started… grass Spaces. Such Contract and Resolution No. 2020-329 authorizing said Contract Broker Sales Associate flated” truths, and how united and trans- roots, knocking on doors, persuading are available for public inspection at the parent we are as candidates. voters, one at a time, why they should Office of the Township Clerk. 908.616.8146 c Last Saturday morning, Ellen and I support our ticket… and never a nega- met with residents at the Alan August- tive word about those gentlemen we AWARDED TO: Village Office Supply, 600 Apgar Drive, Somerset, New Jersey 908.233.5555 o ine Park and discussed important is- seek to replace. 08873 sues, including the impact of high taxes GOODS AND SERVICES: Installation [email protected] and how a smartly redeveloped down- Josh Losardo of Plexiglass Shields at all Cranford Public town may reduce our town’s reliance Democratic Mayoral Library Work Spaces www.GloriaKraft.com on residents for revenue. Then resident Candidate for Scotch Plains DATE: October 13, 2020 ®2020 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Jason Villaverde shared how much he Ellen Zimmerman Patricia Donahue, RMC Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC, Coldwell Banker ® and the Coldwell Banker logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate, LLC. appreciates living in a town where the Democratic Town Council Township Clerk Westfield 209 Central Ave 908 233 5555 democratic candidates and committee Candidate for Scotch Plains 1 T - 10/22/20, The Leader Fee: $19.38 ‡ ‡ Page 6 Thursday, October 22, 2020 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION Edward Orlando, 92, Beloved Husband, Joyce A. McLean Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Volunteer – Obituaries – 1936-2020 Edward R. Orlando, 92, of were recognized by the Westfield ‘To the Last,’ Our Hero, Joyce A. McLean, 84, passed away N.J., from 1964 to 2011, and Lake Westfield, N.J., passed away on Sun- Historical Society as Volunteers of after an extended illness on Wednes- Placid, N.Y., from 1984 until she day, October 11, 2020. A funeral the Year and received a State of Charles Patrick Allebaugh day, October 14, at Silvercreek Liv- relocated to Palm Desert, Calif., in Mass was held at St. Helen’s Church, New Jersey Resolution commend- ing in Hailey, Idaho. 2016. Joyce was an active member Westfield, N.J. Born in Linden, New ing their activities. Mr. Orlando was Charles Patrick (“Pat”) Allebaugh, incredibly thoughtful, always think- Joyce was born on April 24, 1936 of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and Jersey, he was the young- a member and president age 43, died at VCU Health Critical ing of others before himself, gener- in Perth Amboy, N.J., and the Westfield Service est child of Giovanna of the Chevron Retirees Care Hospital in Richmond, Va., on ous to anyone who crossed his path. was the daughter of Helen League, and was a Girl Truncale and Gerlando Northeast Chapter and a Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Words cannot properly describe the Smith Koch and Daniel Scout leader. She served Orlando. His seven sis- volunteer with Mobile Patrick passed away, with family by impact he made on so many during O. Koch. on the board of the Lake ters and brothers prede- Meals of Westfield. his side, due to post-operative com- his lifetime. Mrs. McLean attended Placid Center for the Arts. ceased him. Mr. Orlando He is survived by his plications from surgery to remove a At the time of his death, he was public schools in Rahway, She was also a strong sup- was a graduate of Pace beloved wife of 66 years, rare giant cell glioblastoma brain completing his magnum opus N.J., and graduated from porter of the Lake Placid University and served Mary (O’Toole); sons, tumor. Patrick was born screenplay “To the Penn State University. Sinfonietta, hosting many eight years in the N.J. Robert W. and Edward M. in Harrisonburg, Va., on Last,” the story of the She also received her fundraisers, cocktail par- Army National Guard. and his wife, Monica; August 15, 1977. He engineers who kept the Masters in Teaching from ties and guest artists in He was employed as a granddaughters, Jessica graduated from Titanic afloat so that Rutgers University. Mrs. her historic home, sales manager at Getty and Carla, and eighteen Westfield High School more people could sur- McLean worked as a first- Joyland, which was built Oil Company, now Chev- nieces and nephews. in Westfield, N.J., in vive. This story was and second-grade teacher by the famous composer ron Corporation, for In lieu of flowers, 1995, then from Vir- emblematic of Patrick’s at Madison Elementary Edward R. Orlando of “Babes in Toyland,” many years before retir- memorial donations may ginia Tech in life. And even in death, School in Rahway, N.J. Joyce A. McLean Victor Herbert. Joyce’s ing in l992. be made to Helping Hands and Blacksburg, Va., in he continued giving to Mrs. McLean was friends would often refer Mr. Orlando was a member of the Hearts of St. Helen’s Church or the 1999 with a Bachelor others. The only silver married to Vincent R. McLean for to her as “Joyce of Joyland.” World Westfield Historical Society, The Westfield Historical Society, both of Arts in English and lining in all of this over- 49 years until his death in 2009. She travel and skiing were some of Genealogical Society of the West of Westfield, New Jersey, or to any Communications. whelming loss is that is survived by her two children, Joyce’s favorite activities, as well as Fields, and the Friends of the animal rescue fund. Patrick’s love for Patrick was able to Judy McLean of Lake Placid, N.Y. hiking in the Adirondacks, where Westfield Memorial Library. He was Funeral arrangements are by Me- writing guided his pas- make his final act pro- and Ponte Vedra, Fla., and Bruce she climbed all of the 46 highest awarded the Friends’ Kenneth S. morial Funeral Home of Fanwood, sions for travel, adven- viding life to others McLean and his wife, Jill, of Sun peaks, earning her the proud desig- Gaston Award in 2003 for service to New Jersey. ture and film. He trav- Charles P. Allebaugh through organ dona- Valley, Idaho, and four grandchil- nation of an Adirondack Forty-Sixer. the library. In 2009, he and his wife October 22, 2020 eled the globe, living the tion. It was so very fit- dren, Taylor Jubitz, Bradley Jubitz, A private service for family and stories he would create, and then shar- ting that the first organ to find a Hayley Jubitz and Karlin McLean. friends will be held in Lake Placid. In Katherine M. Charles, Loving ing the stories he learned to craft so recipient was his heart. On October She had one brother, Daniel O. lieu of flowers, donations may be sent well. He took great pride in his writ- 1, his family escorted him on his Koch, Jr. of San Francisco, Calif. to the Lake Placid Sinfonietta. ing, making his passion into his pro- Honor Walk to the operating room. Joyce was a resident of Westfield, October 22, 2020 Wife, Mother and Grandmother fession. He worked on numerous film By the end of that day, his strong Katherine Mackey Charles, 95, a husband loved the opera, and for al- locations, wrote multiple screenplays heart was beating in another body. Donna K. Kuhn, 84, Longtime longtime resident of Westfield, N.J., most 30 years held season tickets to for TV and movies, and was the 2018 His legacy will be helping many passed away at home on Friday, Oc- the Metropolitan Opera. winner of the Poe Films screenplay more with the gift of life. Scotch Plains Resident; Volunteer tober 16, 2020. Among her many joys were the contest. While living in Los Angeles, Patrick was preceded in death by Kathy was born and raised in Buf- summer vacations spent camping. Calif., he worked in development with two brothers, Scott and Daniel Donna K. Kuhn, 84, passed away She especially loved drinking her falo, N.Y. After high school she at- Loading the family of six into their IndyCa USA, an independent film Allebaugh, and by his stepfather, at Overlook Medical Center on Sat- morning coffee and watching the tended Oberlin College in Ohio, where station wagon along with all the production company. Michael Hanna. He is survived by his urday, October 17, 2020. Born in numerous deer that showed up in she received a Bachelor of Arts in essential gear — imagine doing that While pursuing his writing career, mother, Elizabeth Hanna; father, Tom Mill Valley, Calif., she was a resident the backyard. History. She became a teacher in Ak- today! Camping took them through- Patrick also taught English as a Sec- Allebaugh; stepmother, Carol Lee of Scotch Plains for over 50 years. Visitation will take place at 11 ron, N.Y. It was there she met and out the United States, from the ond Language to adults. He spent Allebaugh; sisters, Anne Lee Kanjian Surviving her are her son, George; a.m. on Friday, October 23, at Me- married her husband, the late Horace shores of Maine to the California over three years teaching in South (Bob) and Erin A. Muller (Darrell); daughter, Joyce Griffiths; sister, Jean morial Funeral Home, 155 South Jack Charles. Kathy was a trailblazer, coast, and up through Canada. Korea, followed by a long tenure with nephews, Jack Kanjian and Max Brand, and her cat, Princess Pippa. Avenue, Fanwood, with a service to deftly weaving raising her family and As the wife of a U.S. Air Force pilot, The English Language School (ELS) Muller; nieces, Hannah Kanjian and Donna was a longtime volunteer be held there at noon. Interment will working full time while continuing her she shared her husband’s love of avia- Language Center in Santa Monica, Madeline Muller, and cousin, Lori with the Fanwood-Scotch Plains follow at Fairview Cemetery in education and receiving a Masters tion, which they passed on to their four Calif., where he prepared college stu- Swanson (KJ, Erik, Carlee). Service League and held many po- Westfield. For the complete obitu- Degree in Counseling from the Uni- children. As a family they shared their dents from around the world for gradu- Patrick was laid to rest at Lacey sitions during her tenure. She par- ary, visit fanwoodmemorial.com. versity of Buffalo. In January, 1962, passion for aviation by attending count- ate school studies. Spring Cemetery in Harrisonburg, Va. ticularly looked forward to the Donations to the National Kidney they moved to Westfield with their less air shows throughout the country. As many have shared, to know A memorial service will be held at St. yearly Christmas Boutique. She Foundation, https://www.kidney.org/ family. Her insatiable appetite for After leaving Danbury, Conn., Kathy Patrick was to love him. He made Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield, enjoyed lasting friendships with donation, would be appreciated. knowledge led her to Kean University, relocated to Pompton Plains, N.J., friends wherever he went and had a N.J., on Thursday, November 5, at 2 several members. October 22, 2020 where she achieved thirty hours be- where she resided for over a decade wide network of friends from around p.m., with the Reverend Dr. Duncan yond her Masters Degree in Psychol- before finally returning to Westfield. the world. He had godchildren on Johnston officiating. ogy. She was a counselor at Edison Kathy is predeceased by her be- multiple continents, as well as chil- In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- Intermediate School for 15 years. loved husband of 55 years, Horace dren with his namesake. His humor butions may be made to a charity of A fourth-generation Unitarian, Jack Charles. She is survived by her and laughter were infectious, his smile one’s own choice. Kathy was an active member of the four children, Robert Charles and his and kind spirit remarkable. He was October 22, 2020 Unitarian Universalist Church for wife, Kathleen, Williamsburg, Va.; most of her life, serving on various David Charles, Whippany, N.J.; boards and committees. Deborah Charles Dreher and her hus- Kathy’s passion for music came band, Richard, Westfield, N.J., and Garwood Library Schedules from her musical family. Her earliest Judith Charles Alexander and her memories were of watching her Dad husband, Andrew, Williamsburg, Va., playing the organ at the Unitarian as well as seven grandchildren and Youth and Adult Offerings Universalist Church of Buffalo. Kathy one great-grandchild. GARWOOD — The Garwood p.m. that day. A slide show tutorial not only had a beautiful singing voice A memorial service will be held at Public Library has announced mul- will appear on Facebook Premiere but as a youth learned to play piano, a later date at the Beacon Unitarian tiple activities for youth and adults on the library’s Facebook page on bass and violin. Throughout Kathy’s Universalist Church in Summit, N.J. that are planned for November and November 17 at 3 p.m. The video life music was always at the forefront. In lieu of flowers, donations may be December. will be available for viewing there- As a classical music devotee she made in honor of Katherine Mackey In collaboration with Mad Sci- after. Registration is required and learned and discovered a passion for Charles to the Beacon Unitarian Uni- ence and Image Arts Academy, the is limited to 10 participants. To MEET AND GREET...Westfield Senior Citizens Housing welcomes officers playing the cello, which led her to versalist Church in Summit, N.J. library will present the Art of Con- sign up, visit the library website’s from the Westfield Police Department. Pictured, from left to right, are: Eliza- performing in trios, quartets and quin- Arrangements are under the care of servation for six Wednesdays — events calendar or call the library. beth Fennik, executive director, Westfield Senior Citizens Housing; Detective tets as well as with the New Jersey Burroughs, Kohr & Dangler Funeral November 4, 11 and 18 and De- The Garwood Public Library is Elizabeth Savnik, Chief Christopher Battiloro, Officer Tiffany Kenny, Officer Suburban Symphony and the Danbury Home of Madison, N.J. cember 2, 9 and 16 — at 3:30 p.m. now open to the public Monday, Ricardo Johnson, Detective Sergeant Lauren Maloney and Brad Chananie of Symphony Orchestra. Kathy and her October 22, 2020 each day. Participants will learn Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 Lifelong Westfield. about lions, elephants, sharks and p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. more and find out how wildlife to 7 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to Police Officers Pay Visit Frazee Farmstead Hosting conservationists are working to 1 p.m. Five people are permitted in protect species around the globe. the library at a time for 30 minutes. They will then experiment with a No appointments are needed. The To Westfield Seniors Great Pumpkin Patch variety of art techniques and use staff is available to assist with copy- Crayola products to create animal- ing and faxing. One computer is WESTFIELD — Westfield Se- niles, but all of Westfield’s most SCOTCH PLAINS — The historic All proceeds from the pumpkin inspired art projects, from frog available for printing or a quick nior Citizens Housing welcomed vulnerable populations – to include Frazee farmstead is once again host- sales will go toward the next phase of painting to polar bear sculptures. check of email. Social distancing the Westfield Police Department senior citizens and those with spe- ing the Great Pumpkin Patch. Pump- the renovation, which will include Materials for all the classes will and masks are required. Curbside on September 30 to engage with cial needs. It also endeavors to kins are being sold every day, from 11 restoration of the two lower levels of be provided before the first class. service also is available when the the seniors in a social-distancing build strong working relationships a.m. to dusk, through Monday, No- the western end of the house and one The program is open to children in library is open. The library is lo- setting on their “Coffee with the and partnerships with all segments vember 2. Hundreds of pumpkins are of the fireplaces, heating and air-con- grades 1 to 6. To register for the cated at 411 Third Avenue. Cops” tour. The Westfield Police of the Westfield community,” ac- available in various sizes and colors ditioning, and the addition of a small class, call the library at (908) 789- officers brought coffee, donuts and cording to the Westfield Police and the site is decorated for Autumn. public restroom. 1670 or access the library’s events Library to Take Part a variety of safety items. Department’s Facebook page. Picture taking is encouraged. The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ro- calendar at youseemore.com/ “The Westfield Police Elizabeth Fennik, executive di- Visitors also will have an opportu- tary Club began the effort to restore Garwood. The class is limited to In Series on Race Department’s newly-established Ju- rector of Westfield Senior Citizens nity to see the substantial progress the Frazee House approximately 15 20 participants. GARWOOD — In November, the venile/Community Policing Bureau, Housing, was pleased that this made on the external renovation of years ago, working closely with the Virtual Kid’s Craft will be of- Garwood Public Library will join operating under the direction of De- event was a success. “Our organi- the Frazee House, which is located at Township of Scotch Plains. If all work fered on Tuesday, November 10, at with the Libraries of Union County tective Sergeant Lauren Maloney, has zation was happy that the Westfield the corner of Raritan and Terrill Roads is completed on schedule, the house 3 p.m. Individuals may pick up Consortium (LUCC) to offer a se- commenced its ‘Coffee with the Cops’ Police were finally able to visit us in Scotch Plains. will be open to the public in 2022. supplies from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. that ries of virtual author presentations tour at Westfield Senior Housing. this Fall,” she said. “This event at day. A craft tutorial will appear on exploring “Race, Empowerment and “The Westfield Police our location was a joint effort of Facebook Premiere on the library’s Experience.” Department’s Juvenile/Community the Westfield Police Department, Facebook page on November 10 at The first in the series will take Policing Bureau was established Lifelong Westfield (the Mayor’s TRICK OR TREAT 3 p.m. The video will be available place on Tuesday, November 10, at by Chief Christopher Battiloro on Senior Advisory Council) and for viewing thereafter. Registra- 7 p.m. It will feature award-win- August 1, 2020. It seeks to focus Westfield Senior Citizens Hous- BRING YOUR DENTIST SOMETHING SWEET! tion is required and is limited to 15 ning authors and publishers Cheryl its efforts on ensuring the safety ing. It was a wonderful opportu- participants. To sign up, access the Willis Hudson and Wade Hudson, and well-being of not just juve- nity for our seniors to have a ‘meet COME ONE, COME ALL library website’s events calendar co-founders of Just Us Books, Inc. and greet’ with the officers and WE HOPE YOUR HALLOWEEN IS A BALL! or call the library. They will share their experience Trustees Meeting Set receive valuable information in Zoom Lego will continue on and talk about their most recent regards to their safety.” Thursdays, November 5, 12 and project: co-editing the collection At Library Nov. 4 Brad Chananie from Lifelong Bring in your Halloween Candy from November 2nd to 19, at 3:30 p.m., with a new build “The Talk: Conversations about GARWOOD — The Garwood Pub- Westfield said, “Our Council looks November 6th and drop it off in our BIG BOX DROP OFF, featured each week. Participants Race, Love and Truth.” lic Library Board of Trustees will forward to assisting the Westfield located in the front foyer of our office and have your child may sign up on the calendar sec- The following Tuesday, Novem- meet on Wednesday, November 4, at Police Department in any way that tion of the library’s website or call ber 17, at 7 p.m., prolific and award- take a dental goody bag with special surprises inside! 7 p.m., in the library. This meeting is we can.” the library. The Zoom link will be winning author Derrick Barnes will open to the public. Masks and social Westfield Senior Citizens Hous- sent to participants by email. share his experience and talk about distancing are required. The library is ing, located at 1133 Boynton Av- Virtual Adult Craft will be pre- his work and his most recent book, located at 411 Third Avenue. enue, Westfield, was planned and For further information please contact our office sented on Tuesday, November 17. “I Am Every Good Thing.” built by the non-profit Westfield at 908-232-1231 or come visit us at: Participants may pick up their craft To register for these events, visit Hofstra Welcomes Senior Citizens Housing Corpora- WESTFIELD PEDIATRIC DENTAL GROUP supplies between 10 a.m. and 7 luccnjevents.org. tion. The facility was under dis- 555 WESTFIELD AVENUE Newest Students cussion and planned for more than HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Hofstra 10 years, and evolved from efforts WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 This is your new home University recently welcomed the by several Westfield churches and www.kidsandsmiles.com newest members of the Pride, a series of study committees ap- we are talking about among them three local residents. pointed by and reporting to mayors They include Madison Bradford of the town. Construction of the of Westfield, Sarah Melone of 172-unit complex commenced in Westfield and Lauren Monteiro of September of 1976. Mountainside. Second Westfield Senior Citizens Hofstra University is a nation- Housing opened in October 1995 ally-ranked and recognized private and was developed under the university in Hempstead, N.Y. It is Westfield Senior Citizens Urban Owen Brand the only school to ever host three Renewal Partnership. 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HOW TO VOTE IN THE 2020 GENERAL ELECTION BY 8:00 P.M. ON NOVEMBER 3 Every active registered voter in New Jersey HELPING HANDS AND GREEN THUMBS...Two Cranford Girl Scout Cadette troops have teamed up with the Cranford Green Team to refresh the garden at Walnut Avenue School. The garden has been an integral part of the school’s history, should receive a ballot in the mail. If it hasn’t and it is hoped the project will eventually include younger Scouts as well. arrived yet, track your vote-by-mail ballot Cranford Girl Scouts, Green Team status online at Vote.NJ.Gov or contact your Unite to Revitalize School Garden County Clerk, listed on the County Election CRANFORD – Girl Scout “If we can work with the troops and Celine McNally said she is so im- 1HƂEKCNURCIG Cadettes from two Cranford troops show them the benefits of engaging pressed with how hard the troops have joined with the Cranford Green with the earth, that is important,” said have been working. “The WAS gar- Team to give the garden at Walnut Ms. Bacich. “It has been very fulfill- den has an important place in the Avenue School a refresh. On recent ing. Right now, there is so much go- history and culture of our school and Sundays, the Girl Scouts have ing on that we can’t control, but if we we are so honored that the Cranford weeded, trimmed, raked and prepped can be together with young people Green Team and these Cadette troops the raised garden beds with a plan to who are full of energy and light and want to be part of that story,” she plant vegetables there in the future. life...is there anything better?” stated. “It’s been hard work, but fun,” The Green Team is a group of vol- The Girl Scouts of Cranford com- Then it’s as easy as said Olivia Kelly, a sixth grader at unteers associated with Cranford prises more than 1,139 Girl Scout Hillside Avenue School in Cranford Township that seeks to help the com- members in 71 troops and Juliettes, VOTE, SIGN, SEAL, RETURN. and a member of Troop 40881. “I’ve munity be greener and cleaner. In the making it one of the largest non-profit learned that it’s important to garden past, the Green Team has partnered organizations in the township. The How you return it is up to you. because it helps people eat, and on with Girl Scouts of Cranford on plastic Cranford Service Unit is a part of the top of that, it looks pretty. Over the collection and recycling initiatives. Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey Coun- summer this place needed some love Sara Gutierrez, leader of Troop cil, which is part of the Girl Scouts of and now it looks cleaner and ready 40881, explained that the efforts in the the USA. To learn more about local 1 Mail: +VOWUVDGRQUVOCTMGFQPQT for something new.” garden will be tied to a Girl Scout Girl Scouts or to find out more infor- Green Team member Donna Journey, an area of exploration that mation on the Girl Scouts of Cranford, DGHQTGRO0QXGODGTCPFDG Bacich is coordinating the refresh precedes their pursuit of the Silver visit cranfordgirlscouts.com. with Troop 40881. In addition, Troop Award. “It’s important to pass this type received by your county’s Board of 40688, another troop from Hillside of knowledge on to the girls and teach Pasta-to-Go Meals Avenue School, is lending its sup- them about partnering with the com- port. The hope is for these two older munity to achieve shared goals,” Ms. To Aid Food Pantry Elections on or before November 10. troops to spearhead the project and Gutierrez said. “This garden has his- AREA — Knights of Columbus eventually involve the Brownie torically been a great space with lots of Council No. 3240 has announced that troops based at Walnut Avenue good sun for growing vegetables. We’d Greg Delano will make Pasta Din- School, a pre-school-to-Grade 2 el- love to see it like that again.” ners to Go for a family of four. All 2 Secure Ballot Drop Box: Place your ementary school. Walnut Avenue School Principal proceeds will benefit the Food Pantry at the Church of the Assumption. Pick-up dates and times are Satur- ballot in one of your county’s secure Inter-library Loan System day, November 7, from 3 to 6 p.m., and Sunday, November 8, from 1 to 3 DCNNQVFTQRDQZGUD[ROQP Now Available at Library p.m., at the Church of the Assump- tion, located at 113 Chiego Place, 0QXGODGT WESTFIELD — Effective this catalog to be sure the Westfield Li- Roselle Park. week, Westfield Memorial Library brary does not own the item. If an Dinners will include eight meat- patrons once again can request materi- item is owned by the library but it is balls, two salads, one pound of pasta, als that Westfield does not own from checked out, the borrower should one container of gravy/sauce, one other libraries through the Inter-library place a “Hold” on the item. loaf of bread and parmesan cheese. 3 $QCTFQH'NGEVKQPU1HƂEG Deliver your Loans (ILL) system. ILL includes Patrons should not ask for items The cost of each dinner is $30. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN the ball past Wallace to knot the score our money out there,” Kelesglu said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with 27:01 left in the half. One minute The 4-1 Blue Devils came through Intensity throughout featuring two later the Burnett-to-Hiner combina- with their offensive style when senior very different offensive styles led to a tion put Glen Ridge up 2-1. midfielder James Birle tapped the ball two overtime classic that was decided “The style that we play and the style back the Kelesoglu, who retied the score with 2:26 on the clock when junior that they play is quite different. In the at 2-2 with 15:28 remaining in the half. forward Chris Cicca, on an assist from end, they were very direct with their “That was a great goal. I saw my junior forward Matias Arbelaez, good man 8 (Travis Burnett) in the opportunity to beat the fullback out caught goalkeeper Segun Wallace out middle and throwing long balls to 11 wide. Luckily I was able to keep it and of position and singed the net to give (Drew Hiner) I think hopefully got get it to midfield. I kept going. I saw the Westfield High School boys soc- tired at times. They were a hand full. I was open on the side. I screamed for cer team a hard earned 4-3 victory They could have won the match a it. He wouldn’t have played it to me if over Glen Ridge at Gary Kehler Sta- couple of times. But I thought we I didn’t scream for it. I got in and put dium in Westfield on October 17. were patient throughout the game. it towards the goal and luckily it went

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times more photos at goleader.com CHASING DOWN A TIGER...Cougar linebacker Nate Caldwell, No. 31, chases down Tiger running back Jaylen Austin, No. 33. Caldwell recorded two blocked punts, one that was recovered by Kevin Keogh for a touchdown. Ballyhoo Sports ANZALONE, KEOGH FUM. REC. TDs; CALDWELL 2 BLKs Cougars Crunch Tigers, 37-7, In Chaotic Football Showdown

By DAVID B. CORBIN Zion Hammond (3 receptions, 13 the Tigers’ first series, the Cougars Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times yards). Senior Marcus Johnson had a covered 59 yards on eight plays, in- Needless penalties, confusion with 30-yard reception. cluding two penalties against them, to the time clock and clarification of Johnson carried nine time for 48 pay turf when Van Dam hit Gallagher some calls by referees, and numerous yards but had a five-yard touchdown for the 14-yard touchdown with 5:43 temporary injury timeouts plagued run called back due to a penalty. left in the first quarter. During that the game between the Cranford High Chapman carried nine times for 43 drive, Conley sped down the right School football team and the hosting yards and Van Dam carried four times sideline and hauled in a long gun by Linden Tigers but it did not prevent for eight yards. Junior Colin Murray Van Dam that was good for 37 yards. the Cougars from strutting away with carried three times for five yards. “We work hard in practice just get- a 37-7 victory on October 17. The 3- After partially blocking a punt on CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 0 Cougars scored on a pair of touch- GETTING CONTROL...Blue Devil Matias Arbelaez, No. 11, gets control of the ball in the game against Glen Ridge in down receptions, a touchdown run, a Westfield on October 17. The Blue Devils scored in the second overtime to defeat the Ridgers, 4-3. safety, a fumble recovery in the end BrH2O Panthers Defeat The 3-2 Ridgers, whose only other Overall with the kind of defense that in,” Kelesglu described. zone, a fumble return for a touch- loss was a 1-0 setback to Millburn, we have, we kind of tired them down. “That was beautiful. The combina- down and five points after by kicker made good on three long volleys over I saw a little tiredness legs in their tion play. If you look at it, it was a Diar Dautaga. Blue Devil Gridders, 27-14 the Westfield backs and it began with backs at the end and we were able to combination 1-2, then the ability for In the meantime, the Cougars’ lim- senior Travis Burnett looping a pass get a win,” Blue Devil Head Coach Jack to take it in a tight spot, good ited the Tigers to just 153 total yards, A 23-yard fumble recovery that was football Panthers on the path to a 27- into forward Drew Hiner, who found Eric Shaw said. touch and calmly put it past the keeper. which included 105 yards on the returned for a touchdown, a 14 victory over the Westfield Blue the mark within the first eight minutes “They were a direct team. Number It was one of the better goals I’ve ground but 75 of those rushing yards breakaway touchdown run and a key Devils on October 16. The Panthers, of the game. Working the ball around 11 is an excellent player, also number 8 seen,” Coach Shaw expressed. came in the final quarter on a touch- interception put the hosting who pulled off a big win over Union to set up a good shot, senior co-cap- is an excellent player. It’s a good team, The Ridgers did it again within the down sprint by Jaylen Austin after the Bridgewater-Raritan High School CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 tain Jack Kelesoglu slipped the ball especially for a Group 1. That’s pretty first four minutes of the second half Mercy Rule took effect against the into forward AJ Bertch who tapped impressive. They gave us a real run for CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 Cranford reserves. “It was a crazy game. There were a more photos at goleader.com lot of flags. Stuff we need to clean up. more photos at goleader.com Definitely, we got to get better. There Ballyhoo Sports were far too many penalties this game. Ballyhoo Sports We got to look at the films, see what we did wrong and patch stuff up. We can’t afford to make those mistakes,” replied Cougar co-captain Matt Coates, who was involved in four tackles. Cougar junior quarterback Shane Van Dam completed 11 of 18 passes for 152 yards, including a pair of touchdown strikes. One was a 14- yard connection to junior wide re- ceiver Will Gallagher for the first touchdown of the evening and the other was a 24-yard strike to senior Jake Chapman (3 receptions, 40 yards). Van Dam also found addi- Dale Horton for The Westfield Leader and The Times tional receivers with juniors Jack BRINGING DOWN A PANTHER...Blue Devils Matt Shinners, No. 12, and Sean Conley (3 receptions, 55 yards) and Czarnecki, No. 11, bring down a Panther in Bridgewater on October 16 Minutemen Find Mark, Down Raider Boys in Soccer Clash, 1-0 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ACTION IN WESTFIELD...Blue Devil Charlotte Dursee, No. 9, attempts to prevent Raider Corinne Lyght, No. 6, from By DAVID B. CORBIN “Small little steps!” Minuteman Rafael Ortega ripped a taking a shot during the game in Westfield on October 13. Lyght later set up Alexa Fazio for the winning goal. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Both teams were taking steps to- shot that was stopped by Kois. Min- Work was definitely cut out for the ward each other’s goals in the first utemen Jacoby Calvo and Kevin FAZIO NOTCHES GAME WINNER ON LYGHT’S ASSIST Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School half but both defenses were rejecting Lopez launched shots that were boys soccer Raiders when they hosted attempts. Early on, Raider Tommy knocked away. Raider Linder ripped the No. 3 Elizabeth Minutemen, who Rodrigues was on the receiving end a free kick into the box that was de- had defeated them four times last year. of a give-and-go run down the right flected. The Minutemen took three Raiders’ Late Goal Overcomes After a scoreless first half, junior sideline but his run was thwarted. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 midfielder Edward Ibarra, on an as- sist from junior Mathew Giraldo, more photos at goleader.com ripped a shot just over the outstretched Ballyhoo Sports Blue Devils in Girls Soccer, 1-0 arms of Raider goalkeeper Graham Kois with 32:20 left in the second half to give the Minutemen a 1-0 lead that By DAVID B. CORBIN to have it denied by the very solid held up well and even throughout the held up for the victory. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Raider defense. second half until the Raiders finally The Raiders had graduated a host Overtime was looking like a reality “Corinne made an exceptional play. rippled the net. of talented veterans and had to fill a until senior Corinne Lyght won a She was making exceptional plays all “JJ! Julia Johnson-Milstein, cap- number of vacancies with new faces scramble in the left corner and crossed game. She beat her defender, was just tain! Izzy Gautier, who has been on in the varsity lineup. Raider co-cap- into junior Alexa Fazio, who drilled a waiting for someone to come up be- the team since her freshman year was tains Joey Linder, Nick Tittanegro, shot past senior goalkeeper Sara Perlin hind her and she found Alexa and the center back with us! Emily Vince Milano and Eric Watt assumed with 2:54 remaining in regulation to Alexa buried it,” Raider Head Coach Weinstein (sophomore) an unbeliev- responsibility of whipping the young give the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Kevin Ewing described. able transition to varsity and then team into shape. School girls soccer team a 1-0 lead The Raiders used a strategy of hav- Charlotte Dursee. We had her in the “We are working hard. It’s only over the Blue Devils at Gary Kehler ing Lyght and co-captain Faith Price back. She can play anywhere. She’s our second game. It’s a new team. Stadium in Westfield on October 13. bringing the ball down the right side- such a good athlete. We went with the We lost a lot of players. We gradu- But an overtime period looked like it line then looking to make a timed game plan, maybe not to mark ated a lot of seniors. Every day dur- just may happen after all when the cross to co-captain Holly Nelson or Corinne. It worked for 77 minutes. ing the training sessions we are just David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Lady Blue Devils launched a furious Jamie Valian. That technique tested Our defense is very organized. They trying to get better,” Raider Head GOING AFTER THE BALL...Raider Nkem Okorie, No. 9, and Minuteman attack in the final two minutes, only the Blue Devil defenders but they CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 Coach Alex Passucci explained. Andrew Gamero, No. 10, go after the ball. Elizabeth nipped the Raiders, 1-0. 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David B. Corbin (October 2019 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (October 2016 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (October 2016 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times COUGAR INVITATIONAL CHAMPIONS...The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raid- OVERCOMING THE COVERAGE...Blue Devil Mike Moriarty, right, despite REALLY ON THE BEAM...Cougar sophomore Bee Iosso took top honors on the ers captured first at the 18th Annual Cranford Invitational Gymnastics Meet at the coverage by the Union defender actually makes the catch for a TD. The Blue balance beam with a score of 9.4. She also tied AL Johnson’s Gina Ferdinandi for Cranford High School on October 4, 2019. Devils defeated the Farmers in a battle of the unbeaten, 28-13, on October 8, 2016. All-Around honors at the Cougar Invitational in Cranford on October 6, 2016. ** A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Fall Sports Activities ** From the archives of The Westfield very close behind at 36.05. Farley 31-8 Cranford Cougar victory over volved in eight tackles, including a saturated the 17th Cougar Invitational last year’s shootout setback in the Leader and The Scotch Plains- captured first on the floor exercise Immaculata at Memorial Field in sack and a TFL. Gymnastics Meet held at Cranford Union County Tournament semifinals Fanwood Times - www.goleader.com with a 9.45 and the uneven bars with Cranford on October 4. Fine blocking October 5, 2019: Moments of glory High School on October 4 but the most to Oak Knoll the Westfield High School - year, month, week a 9.05. Singletary tied for first with from the offensive line allowed the 3- were overshadowed by mental mis- intense moments came down to the girls soccer team offered the Royals October 3, 2019: Stiff competition teammate Elisa Bianco on the vault 1 Cougars to amass 199 rushing yards takes and emotions and it cost the final rotation with the Cranford Cou- few opportunities in a 4-2 victory at resulted in some very impressive in- with 9.3 totals. The Raiders swept the gars on floor exercise and the Westfield Kehler Stadium in Westfield on Octo- dividual scores at the 18th Annual first three spots on the balance beam Blue Devils on the uneven bars. After ber 3. The 9-0, fourth-ranked Blue Cougar Invitational Gymnastics meet with Jordana Reisberg taking first at three events, Westfield with a total of Devils most likely played their stron- held in Cranford on October 3 but this 9.25, followed by Singletary at 9.175 80.850 was leading the Cougars by gest first half of the season, taking a 2- time a superb team effort earned the and Farley at 9.125. .675 of a point. But with outstanding 0, lead then extended it to a 3-0 lead Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders the October 4, 2019: Westfield defeated performances by seniors Erin Infante, before the 6-2-1 Royals could respond title by a wide margin. The Raiders Elizabeth, 34-12, in a varsity football Bee Iosso and Gabby Markase, the with any real offensive threats. recorded a season-high, and possibly game played on October 4 at Williams fourth-ranked Cougars surged past the The Blue Devils got first half goals, an all-time SPF high, total of 109.225, Field in Elizabeth. Quarterback Hank Blue Devils to capture their third respectively, from co-captain Natalie nearly four points higher than the Shapiro completed 14-of-20 passes straight title with a total of 108.725. Bond, on an assist from Sophie hosting Cougars, who placed second for 131 yards and two touchdowns. Iosso became a three-time all- Hendricks, and Ryan Kirby on an assist with a total of 105.35. The Westfield The senior signal caller ran for another around champ with a 37.175 total, from Faith Dobosiewicz. Bond set up Blue Devils finished third with a total score. Tailback Tim Alliegro rushed joining former WHS standout Jenna Katie Butler’s goal early in the second of 104.975, followed by the Summit for 132 yards and two touchdowns. Rodrigues, the only other three-time half then Dobosiewicz netted the fourth Hilltoppers at 103.7. The win was the 100th career victory champion. Iosso won the vault for the goal through the efforts of Butler and When all the stats were totaled after for head coach Jim DeSarno. third time with a 9.375 and also be- Melina McDevitt. Yasla Ngoma scored the invitational, Raider freshman October 4, 2019: Defense con- came a repeat champion on the un- both of the Royals’ goals. Shaylin Farley took top all-around tained the Spartans’ running game, even bars with a 9.15 and the balance October 3, 2017: The upward tra- honors with a 36.6 total, followed by while the offense added more artil- Cougar Catherine Blowe at 36.075. lery to its arsenal to record four touch- Raider sophomore TT Singletary was downs and a field goal resulting in a David B. Corbin (October 2019 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRIPPING UP THE RUNNER...Raider junior linebacker Jack Manville, No. 55, gets a hand on Lion Dylan Farina, No. 4, to throw him for a loss during Senior Day Minutemen Down Raiders, 1-0 at Scotch Plains on October 5, 2019. North Hunterdon won 33-21. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 and gave quarterback Connor Katz Scotch Plains-Fanwood football Raid- enough time to complete 10 passes ers dearly in a 33-21 setback to the corner kicks and the Raiders got off forward. We were trying to get the for 193 yards, which included an 80- North Hunterdon Lions on Senior Day one corner. equalizer,” Coach Passucci explained. yard touchdown strike to wide re- in Scotch Plains on October 5. An “We are playing against a quality During that final fury, Linder ceiver Tom Korzeneski. early mental mistake cost the 2-3 opponent. You may not have full con- launched a free kick from the right The Cougars’ “Mad-Cat” defense Raiders a 62-yard touchdown recep- trol of the game every minute. It’s side that was saved. Raider Dylan sacked Spartan quarterback Pelton tion and set the stage for more mental going to be a little bit back and forth Fei’s run down the right side was Esannason five times and added six mistakes, then losses of emotional with quality teams. They are talented, warded off and Tittanegro lofted a throws for losses (TFL). Only once control at the beginning of the second good collectively. I feel like we took free kick over the crossbar. With 4:40 did a Spartan gain more than 10 yards half dug a deep hole that they were a step in the right direction today,” remaining, Linder drilled a shot that on a carry when Esannason scam- unable to climb of. Coach Passucci said. goalkeeper Dylan Valencia smoth- pered for 11 yards. With the big line- The moments of glory came both Activity stepped up in the second ered then with 3:00 left, Ethan men led by senior Patrick Blowe plug- offensively and defensively. Junior half. Four minutes in, Geraldo ripped Koseoglu’s shot from the right was ging up the holes, the linebackers and running back Shawn Martin returned a shot that Kois stopped. One minute stopped. defensive backs recorded the bulk of a kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown David B. Corbin (October 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times later, Minuteman Kelvin Gyamfi “It’s fun to watch for you but of the tackles. Matt Coates was involved then with fine blocking from his of- TRYING TO MAKE HIS MOVE...Raider Zidan Abdella, No. 11, tries to work looped a free kick from 40-yards out course a little anxious for me but I am in 12 tackles as was Nate Caldwell, fensive line added rushing touch- around Blue Devil Andrew Echausse, No. 22, at Kehler Stadium in Westfield on that was deflected. Kois had a close happy and pleased. It’s not going to who had a TFL. Nick Librera was downs of 62 yards and seven yards. Senior Day, October 6, 2018. Abdella scored the only goal. call one minute later when he was be perfect yet but I think we can still involved in nine tackles, including a Martin finished with 16 carries for beam with a 9.15. jectory continued for the Scotch challenged by a forward but managed make progress. We can still get better pair of TFLs. Jake Chapman assisted 150 yards and added an eight-yard October 6, 2018: Scotch Plains- Plains-Fanwood High School boys to leap high enough to knock the ball and the guys have a good mentality. in 11 tackles, Kevin Keogh had six reception. Fanwood used a stifling defense and soccer team with a come-from-be- out of play to set up a corner kick that They come to work every day that’s tackles and Mike Kalnins was in- October 4, 2018: Intense moments a little bit of luck to earn a 1-0 victory hind, 2-1 win over Cranford on Octo- he also saved. what we are going to do. We are going over rival Westfield in a boys soccer ber 3 at Memorial Field in Cranford. With 32:20 remaining, Ibarra found to stay positive and, hopefully, we match played on October 6 at Kehler The Raiders scored on first-half goals the net and from that point onward, will get one Saturday with another Stadium in Westfield. Senior Zidan by Ryan Widman in the 35th minute the Raiders stepped up their attack quality opponent,” Coach Passucci Abdella scored the game’s only goal to tie the game at 1-1 then went ahead big time and turned on the jets but so said. in the 20th minute of action to give with less than a minute to go before did the Minutemen. On October 17, the Raiders got Scotch Plains-Fanwood the lead it the half when a Cranford defender “We were down 1-0. It was late in into the win column with a 5-2 victory would protect the rest of the way as deflected a ball towards his own goal the game, so we were pushing guys over the Summit Hilltoppers. Eric they kept their record a perfect 13-0. that went off the hand of goalkeeper forward. I thought we could have Watt scored twice, while Gabe October 3, 2017: Never forgetting CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 been a little bit more patient in the Bachman and Chris Colasanti each attacking third. I thought overall in scored once and Dylan Dombrowski our possession, we could have been was credited with an own goal. patient but those last eight to ten Elizabeth 0 1 1 SPF PAL Grid Kids Fare minutes we were getting everyone Sc Pl-Fanwood 0 0 0 Well Against Sparta PAL A trip to rural Sussex County proved thanks to the play of Jay Sachkowsky to be the setting for another success- on defense and the kicking of Jack ful weekend in the New Jersey Subur- Wilber, who connected on the key ban Youth Football for the Scotch points when he nailed a 32-yard field Courtesy of Lorraine DeRick Plains-Fanwood (SPF) PAL Raiders. goal. HEADING FOR THE END ZONE...Westfield PAL C middle linebacker Brian On October 17 in Sparta, the Raiders The E team fourth graders contin- McCabe sprints to the end zone in the fourth quarter for a touchdown after won three close games, tied one game ued to win and improved to 3-0 be- recovering a fumble. and fell in two other contests to leave hind Colin McCall and Joe Kelly on with a 3-2-1 record for the day. offense and Dean Lickman and Bridy All three victories for SPF against Vanderheyden on defense. This SPF Westfield PAL C Team Raps Sparta were tight encounters. The team did not win a game last season eighth grade A team Raiders edged on the third grade level. Sparta, 18-16, while the sixth grade In the one tie of the day, the B team Chatham Grid Kids, 25-0 Raider C team and the fourth grade Raiders were paced on offense by The Westfield PAL Tackle C team Dylan Pardes scampered through a Raider E team each won by the same Jake Martucci and Callum Fynes and recorded its third consecutive shutout gaping hole on a counter play, then he score of 13-12. The SPF B team sev- by Jayvon Young and Thomas with a 25-0 victory over Chatham at juked two defenders in the secondary enth graders tied Sparta, 7-7. The Dowling on the defensive side of the Kehler Stadium. The 3-0 Blue Devils and scored on a 21-yard run. The fifth grade Raiders fell to Sparta on ball. marched 65 yards on the opening swarming Westfield defense, led by the D level, 33-6, and the third grade Peyton Dembiec and Henry series of the game and quarterback defensive tackle Blake Manson, Raiders were defeated, 20-0. Jacobsen stood out on offense and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Jordan Walsh scored on the eighth capped the scoring when linebacker The A team Raiders held off Sparta Marcus Schomberg and Nathaniel GETTING THE BALL AWAY...Raider co-captain Joey Linder, No. 4, gets the play of the drive on a 14-yard run. Everett O’Donnell forced a fumble behind the sparkling play of Jake Filler led the defense for the D team kick off before Minuteman Mathew Giraldo, No. 8, can get to it in Scotch Plains. The offensive line, led by Jack early that was scooped up by Brian Fezza and Joe Marranca. The C team Raiders in the setback to Sparta. R.J. Carroll, Chase Fiory and Jack McCabe, who scampered for a 22- Raiders, who won the Division Super Wayans was the stalwart on offense Schwarzenbek, controlled the line of yard touchdown run. Bowl last year on the D level, knocked and Logan Sirmans and Patrick Boyle DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI scrimmage throughout a 10-play, 45 Westfield coach Tony Borg said, out Sparta and remained undefeated played strong defense for the SPF yard drive in the second quarter which “Our defense has been outstanding, PUBLIC NOTICE third graders in the defeat to Sparta. was capped by a quarterback sneak our offense is versatile and our turn- Criminal Defense Matters BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE by Walsh to put Westfield up 13-0. over ratio is excellent. 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David B. Corbin (October 2015 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (October 2014 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (October 2013 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times SUDDEN IMPACT...About one third of the soccer ball disappears when Raider PRODUCTIVE EVENING...Cougar running back Donavin Walker, No. 36, had GETTING QUICK CONTROL OF THE BALL...Blue Devil forward Alik Mor- senior co-captain Caroline Babis, No. 13, gets a head on it in the game against the a 50-yard touchdown pass reception and carried seven times for 71 yards against gan, No. 21, controls the ball near the Elizabeth Minutemen goal in a game on Kearny Kardinals in Scotch Plains on October 8, 2015. The Raiders won 2-0. the Voorhees Vikings in Cranford on October 10, 2014. Cranford won big, 42-7. October 1, 2013. ** A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Fall Sports Activities **

Andrew Rojo and bounced off of the Hank Shapiro did complete seven of back Anthony Araujo carried 18 times Hilltoppers placed fourth at 105.5, AL early in the fourth quarter. Kardinal defenders, and after a few post and into the net. Drew Patterson 12 pass attempts for 74 yards, which for 129 yards, including TD runs of Johnson took fifth at 105.025. Martini (1 interception) finished deflections, drilled a shot through the on an assist from Noah West scored included a six-yard touchdown strike one yard, four yards and then four Cougar sophomore Bee Iosso and with 17 completions in 27 attempts legs of McClelland for the score. the Cougars’ only goal. to Stevie Barden. yards in the OT period. Shriner had ALJ’s Gina Ferdinandi came out on 18 yards on five carries, including an top both totaling an all-around score of eight-yard TD. Mike Kalnins had a 36.9. Cougar Erin Infanti was next five-yard TD run. with a total of 36.3, followed by Quarterback Dan Curran, who car- Summit’s Alysia Lopez at 36.075, Blue ried 17 times for 102 yards, completed Devil Kaela Azzaretto at 35.95 and eight of 14 pass attempts for 100 yards, Cougar Kelly McAuliffe at 35.725. including a 19-yard TD strike to Joshua October 7, 2016: Seams opened Cadet (2 receptions, 49 yards) and a wide through the effort of the Cranford two-point conversion. Araujo had two High School football team’s offen- receptions for 18 yards. Sophomore sive line making it easy for the Cou- Tommy Korzeneski had two recep- gars to amass over 300 yards on the tions for 39 yards, including the two- ground to go with another 129 yards point conversion. in the air in a 40-14 triumph over the October 6, 2016: High team scores Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders at above 100 by five schools made for a Memorial Field in Cranford on “Pink very competitive evening at the Cou- Out Night”, October 7. Four of the 3- gar Invitational Gymnastics Meet at 2 Cougars’ touchdowns came by way Cranford High School on October 6. of the running game and two came by

David B. Corbin (October 2011 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (October 2017 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times PLAYING AT VERY CLOSE RANGE…Cranford Cougar Madison Savulich, HAULING IN THE PASS...Raider wide receiver Justin Sanders, No. 9, hauls in No. 20, mixes it up with Summit team captain Kate Martino, No. 16, in Cranford. QB Cooper Heisey’s pass as Cougar defensive back Elijah Arroyo, No. 1, closes in The Hilltoppers edged the Cougars, 1-0 (October 11, 2011). to make a tackle. The Cougars edged the Raiders in OT, 43-42, October 7, 2017. October 6, 2017: Bending but not October 7, 2017: Win, lose or draw, for 215 yards, which also included a October 10, 2015: Frustration was breaking, the Blue Devils’ defense the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High nine-yard TD strike to split end Mike finally overcome by persistence when was put to the test but managed to School football team and the visiting Moriarty (3 receptions, 29 yards) in junior co-captain Loukas stave off all but one drive to earn the Cranford Cougars provided a thrilling the third quarter. Tight end Kyle Carayannopoulous hooked a corner Westfield High School football team showdown in Scotch Plains that was Dombrowski had four receptions for kick into the box where sophomore a 7-6 victory over the hosting Union decided in overtime (OT). After the 3- 39 yards. Split end Jack Shirk had Mike Birle maneuvered into the right Farmers on October 6. The 5-0 Blue 2 Cougars scored a touchdown on five receptions for 113 yards, includ- position and headed the ball into the Devils had to withstand the strong their first series in OT and Valentino ing a 55-yard TD. Running back net with 4:01 remaining in the game throwing arm of sophomore quarter- Ambrosio kicked the extra point, the Ishmael Glasco added balance with to give the Westfield High School back Andrew Sanborn and his speedy Raiders followed with a touchdown of 108 rushing yards, including a 33- boys soccer team a 1-0 victory over receiving corps of Michel Lucien, their own and took a gamble on a two- yard TD, on 31 carries. the Governor Livingston Highland- Andy Martin and Chuck Ifewekwune. point conversion only to come up short, October 8, 2015: Defense wore two ers at Gary Kehler Stadium in On the Farmers’ final offensive se- giving the Cougars a 43-42 victory. faces for the No. 6 Scotch Plains- Westfield on October 10. ries of the game, co-captain/linebacker Raider senior quarterback Cooper Fanwood High School soccer girls October 9, 2014: One hundred Jacob Dayon made a key play when Heisey, primarily using his “Gang of when they hosted the Kearny Kardinals minutes of very stalwart defensive David B. Corbin (October 2017 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times he forced Sanborn out of bounds for a 4” — Dwight Laylor, Isaiah Stewart, BRINGING DOWN A FARMER...Blue Devils Joe SanGiacomo, No. 46, and on October 8. First, the Lady Raiders behavior from both teams resulted in three-yard loss and killed their drive. Anthony Porter and Justin Sanders — Jacob Dayon, No. 4, along with several teammates bring down a Farmer running introduced a very consistent offensive a 0-0, double overtime tie between Blue Devil sophomore quarterback went to the air 49 times and completed back. The Blue Devils eked out a 7-6 victory at Union on October 6, 2017. serge, which in a sense could be con- the Westfield High School girls soc- 32 of them for a total of 449 yards, sidered an aggressive defense, and cer team and the ninth-ranked Scotch PUBLIC NOTICE including four touchdown (TD) strikes, When all the toting was completed the aerial assault, while both Raider touch- scored twice in the first half. Then their Plains-Fanwood Lady Raiders at Gary SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY a two-point conversion and an inter- home team Cougars emerged as the downs came via airmail. defense was put to the test in the sec- Kehler Stadium in Westfield on Octo- CHANCERY DIVISION ception by Cougar James Shriner. champions with a school-record total Cougar co-captain/quarterback ond half but held the 9-3 Kardinals ber 9. Senior Tori Baliatico and sopho- UNION COUNTY The Cougars stuck to the ground 50 of 109.725, while the Westfield Blue Brian Oblachinski became the benefi- scoreless to preserve a 2-0 victory and more Christina Rodgers spearheaded DOCKET NO. F-015283-19 times and totaled 296 yards. Running Devils took second at 107.175 and the ciary of great blocking and reeled off to earn their 11th shutout. the Raiders’ front wall of defense by FILE NO. 27004-19 Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders cap- 202 yards, including TD runs of 62 The Raiders struck gold when Tay- intercepting many throw-ins and NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT PUBLIC NOTICE tured third at 106.075. The Summit yards and 93 yards on 17 carries. Co- lor Diggs tapped a ball to Jackie crosses then converted them into leads (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: BOROUGH OF GARWOOD captain Brian McGovern carried eight Fahrenholz, who crossed to sopho- for their strikers. Blue Devil senior CARLOS COSTA; VICTOR NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE times for 49 yards, including a one- more Erica Muskus who slid the ball Lil Scott and sophomores Taylor NIEVES; PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF WESTFIELD yard TD scoot and co-captain Ryan past goalkeeper Megan McClelland Morgan and Haley Farella, also dan- YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND TAKE NOTICE that on October 14, 2020 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Bakie also had a one-yard TD run. with 28 minutes left in the first half. gerous scoring threats, demonstrated REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO the Garwood Planning Board memorial- NOTICE OF REMOTE HEARING The Cougar defensemen had their With just a few seconds remaining in their defensive skills and were instru- AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- ized the following resolution of their Sep- neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 tember 30, 2020 decision: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: That the un- work cut out them trying to contain the half, Raider sophomore Ashley mental in turning the path of the ball West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to dersigned has applied to the Zoning Board Raider junior quarterback Cooper Vincent worked her way into a mob of in their direction. the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in Case #PB20-01: 680 Myrtle Avenue of Adjustment in the Township of Westfield Heisey and his receivers and sopho- which PPP NEW LLC is the plaintiff and B. 304 Lot 14, 175.19 R/A Zone for variance approval in order to construct CARLOS COSTA, ET ALS; are defen- Applicant: Sandra Lema & Abelino a two story addition to an existing single more running back Alex Oslislo, who dants, pending in the Superior Court of Morocho family dwelling and to construct a detached carried 16 times for 125 yards. Heisey New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION To Deny the request for an Interpreta- one car garage at property known as 1325 completed 13 of 29 passes for 178 County and bearing Docket No. F-015283- tion/Appeal pursuant to N.J.S 40:55D-72 Boulevard and otherwise known as Block yards, which included a pair of TDs 19 within thirty-five (35) days after Octo- The resolution is on file and available for 5011, Lot 18 on the Tax Maps of the and an interception. Heisey’s primary ber 22, 2020 exclusive of such date. If you inspection by calling the office of the Plan- Township of Westfield. The subject prop- fail to answer or appear in accordance with ning Board at (908) 789-0710 located in erty is located in a RS-6 Zone and the receiver was Dwight Laylor, who had Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be the Municipal Building, Garwood, New single family residential use proposed is five receptions for 117 yards, includ- rendered against you for relief demanded Jersey or e-mailing the Board Secretary at permitted in the zone. In order to construct ing one good for a 53-yard TD. Isaiah in the Complaint. You shall file your An- [email protected]. the two story addition and detached one Stewart had three receptions for 20 swer and Proof of Service in duplicate with Adele C. Lewis car garage as proposed the applicant is the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Board Secretary requesting C or bulk variance approval for yards, including a seven-yard TD grab. Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - CN 1 T - 10/22/20, The Leader Fee: $20.91 deviations from the minimum required side October 8, 2016: Massive pass 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accor- yard setback where a side yard setback of rushing from the Blue Devils’ defen- dance with the Rules of Civil Practice and PUBLIC NOTICE 10 feet is required pursuant to Westfield Procedure. Ordinance Section 11-09.E.6 and a side sive front line and two key intercep- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS You are further advised that if you are yard setback of 9.8 feet is proposed and tions, along with an effective passing ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT unable to obtain an attorney you may com- deviation from the maximum permitted side attack from quarterback Phil Martini, municate with the Lawyer Referral Service NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that in wall length where a maximum 25 feet is humbled the hopes of the Union High of the County of Venue and that if you order to protect the health, safety and permitted pursuant to Westfield Ordinance cannot afford an attorney, you may com- welfare of our citizens and pursuant to the Sections 11-09.E.13 and 2.11.G and a School football team in a 28-13 de- municate with the Legal Services Office of Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4- side wall length of 36.4 feet is proposed in feat in a clash of the unbeaten at Gary the County of Venue. The telephone num- 6 et seq., and Executive Orders 103 and addition to any and all other variances or Kehler Stadium in Westfield on Octo- ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- 107, the regular meeting of the Zoning waivers the Board deems necessary for ber 8. Farmer quarterback Justin yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal Board of Adjustment of the Township of approval of this application. Beckett was intercepted twice, first Services Office 908-354-4340. Scotch Plains scheduled for Thursday, Please be advised that due to multiple David B. Corbin (October 2010 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times THE ACTION has been instituted for the November 5, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. will be held Executive Orders declared by Governor by defensive back Ben Kelly at the DRAWING FIRST BLOOD…Blue Devil running back AJ Murray, No. 9, barrels purpose of foreclosing the following tax by online/virtual means and telephoni- Murphy and in an effort to prevent further beginning of the second quarter and into the Farmers’ end zone for the first touchdown as teammate Nick Matthews, sale certificate: cally only. spread of COVID-19, the November 9, then by defensive back Steve Barden No. 59, raises his arms in joy (October 8, 2010). 1. A certain tax certificate 16-00004, Members of the public who wish to moni- 2020 meeting of the Township of Westfield sold on 6/5/2017, dated 6/14/2017, and tor and/or participate in these public meet- Zoning Board of Adjustment will be held was recorded on 6/19/2017 in Mortgage ing procedures may join from a computer remotely via Zoom at 7:30pm. Book 14288 at Page 273, made by PAUL or cell phone device at: The public can join the meeting and M. LESNIAK, Collector of Taxes of ELIZA- participate electronically or by phone by Join Zoom Meeting BETH, and State of New Jersey to PARVIN accessing the following link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ REMOLINA and subsequently assigned The TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD announces the sale 89027885338?pwd=aHZvTm8xUUlIb2cy https://us02web.zoom.us/j/602589976 to plaintiff, PPP NEW LLC on 7/2/2019 and SkRjQ2h1b1RyQT09 Zoom Meeting ID#: 602-589-976 was recorded on 7/3/2019 in Assignment Book 1454 at Page 126. This covers real Meeting ID: 890 2788 5338 For any member of the public who does estate located in ELIZABETH, County of Password: 468941 not have computer or mobile access to UNION, and State of New Jersey, known connect to the website, they may partici- of 2019 delinquent taxes and other municipal or join by telephone by dialing one of the as LOT 370 BLOCK 1 as shown on the Tax pate via audio connection by dialing: numbers below and entering the Meeting Assessment Map and Tax Map duplicate 470.381.2552 or 646.518.9805. ID when prompted: of ELIZABETH and concerns premises The application plans, and all documents commonly known as 85 PINE STREET, One tap mobile submitted in relation to the application are ELIZABETH, New Jersey. +16465588656,,89027885338#,,,,,, on file in the office of the Town Engineer, charges through an on-line auction on - YOU, CARLOS COSTA, are made party 0#,,468941# US (New York) 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New defendant to the above foreclosure action +13017158592,,89027885338#,,,,,, Jersey no later than 10 days prior to the because you are the owner of a property 0#,,468941# US (Germantown) meeting date. which is the subject of the above entitled A digital copy is available by contacting Dial by your location action. the Board Secretary Linda Jacus at NOVEMBER 18, 2020 – 10:00 am. For a listing of all +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) YOU, VICTOR NIEVES, are made party [email protected], or by viewing the +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) defendant to the above foreclosure action documents on the Town of Westfield +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) because on February 12, 2013, a judg- website: https://www.westfieldnj.gov/. +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) ment was entered in the Superior Court of Members of the public who have any ques- +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) New Jersey, Essex County, by Victor tions, comments, or concerns regarding parcels, delinquencies and costs, along with +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Nieves against 211-213 Summer Avenue, the remote meeting process, or who are Meeting ID: 890 2788 5338 LLC and Carlos Costa disclosing a debt in unable to access the plans digitally, should Passcode: 468941 the amount of $100,000.00, plus costs. contact the Board Secretary Linda Jacus Find your local number: https:// Said judgment was entered as Judgment at (908) 789-4100, extension 4602, or by us02web.zoom.us/u/kcFpw2k9v0 No. J-030035-2013. Said judgment is sub- email [email protected]. bidding instructions, please visit ordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. Alternately, members of the public may This notice is sent to you by the Appli- DATED: October 16, 2020 contact the Board Secretary by email at cant by order of the Westfield Zoning Board Michelle M. Smith, Clerk [email protected] or by phone, of Adjustment. Superior Court of New Jersey during regular business hours, at (908) GACCIONE POMACO, P.C. PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. 322-6700 x 307 in order to ask any ques- 524 Union Avenue https://cranford.newjerseytaxsale.com Denville Law Center tions if encountering any difficulty with the Belleville, New Jersey 07109 290 Route 46 West options described in this notice. (973)759-2807 Denville, New Jersey 07834 Shannon Rapant Attorneys for Applicant, **information can be viewed free of charge** (973) 586-2300 Secretary to the Zoning Board Posh Realty Investors, LLC 1 T - 10/22/20, The Leader Fee: $71.91 1 T - 10/22/20, The Times Fee: $45.90 1 T - 10/22/20, The Leader Fee: $64.26 A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 22, 2020 Page 13 WESTFIELD tigation on scene, police arrested the Sunday, October 11, Daniel POLICE BLOTTER driver, Bisoglio, for DWI. She was Santiago, 30, of Roselle Park was ar- processed and provided with a mu- CLASSIFIEDS Your business can sponsor the Police Blotter rested and charged with shoplifting nicipal court appearance date. In ad- Place a Classified Ad online at www.goleader.com/form/classified $377.26 worth of merchandise from a Call 908-232-4407 or email [email protected] dition, Bisoglio was issued motor store on West South Avenue. 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Call 1-844- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY 228-1850 Special financing for suant to an investigation regarding a journalists and communicators motor vehicle accident. FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS with integrity; who have a qualified customers. Gonzalezosorio was transported to Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the Borough of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public passion for reporting the facts. auction on Thursday November 19, 2020 in the Carriage House located on the grounds of Borough Municipal Building, 75 North Martine PUBLIC NOTICE police headquarters, where he was Takes ownership of their news processed and released to a sober adult. Avenue, Fanwood New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such later time and place to which said sale may be adjourned, all stories/beat and can work TOWN OF WESTFIELD of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, collaboratively with other et seq. as computed to the 19th day of November 2020. reporters and editors. Report, SPECIAL MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of municipal liens chargeable against each parcel write, capture visual content, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020 TOWN OF WESTFIELD of said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate edit and produce stories on 7:30 P.M. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT of interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties for which there deadline. Experience in using PUBLIC NOTICE FOR VIRTUAL HEAR- Notice is hereby given that the Westfield are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Borough of Fanwood at an interest rate of 18%. social media for news ING TOWN OF WESTFIELD BOARD OF Board of Adjustment adopted resolutions At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with interest and costs. Payments must be in the gathering and promotion a ADJUSTMENT, In accordance with the at its meeting on October 14, 2020, for the form of cash, certified check or money order. provisions of the Open Public Meetings following application decided upon at the Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution plus. Please email resume and meeting held on September 14, 2020. clips to: [email protected] Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., and in order to Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). in addition, the municipality is comply with the Executive Orders signed Ethan Blumenfeld & Lori Giustiniani, precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner by Governor Murphy and in an effort to 26 Fairhill Road. Applicants sought ap- or operator of the site. PUBLIC NOTICE follow best practices recommended by the proval to construct a new home utilizing a In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the Tax Collector should be notified immediately. United States Center for Disease Control portion of the existing home contrary to The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: BOROUGH OF FANWOOD (CDC), PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Section 11.05E5 and 11.05E6 of the Land BLOCK LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION AMOUNT TYPE Board of Adjustment of the Town of Use Ordinance to allow a front yard set- PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that an Westfield will hold a virtual Special Meet- 28 5 HERRMANN,JOHN ET ALL 168 Midway Avenue $13,729.04 T ordinance, the title of which is hereinbelow back of 43.4 feet where the Ordinance 26 51 ZERVOS, THEODORE & TRSTENSKY, PEGGY 24 Mary Lane $6,245.62 TS ing on Thursday, October 29, at 7:30 p.m. requires a minimum front yard setback of set forth, was finally passed and approved Action may be taken. The public can join 28 39 SCARPA, MATTHEW AND SHARON 155 Paterson Road $107.65 S by the Mayor and Council of the Borough 46.33 feet; to allow a setback of 11.7 feet 47 15 MARIANO, PAUL E 39 Glenwood Road $7,137.67 T the meeting and participate electronically on the left side where the Ordinance re- of Fanwood, in the County of Union at a or by phone by accessing the following link 47 21 HERNANDEZ, SUZANNE 51 Glenwood Road $107.29 S public meeting held virtually and by phone quires a minimum side yard setback of 15 60 10 BARRETTA,GUY & MICHELLE 36 A Second Street $70.16 S https://us02web.zoom.us/j/602589976, feet; to allow a side yard setback of 10.73 conference on Monday, October 19, 2020. Zoom Meeting ID#: 602-589-976, or by 61 2.02 URSO, JOHN 217 South Avenue $248.24 S Kathleen Holmes, feet where the Ordinance requires a mini- 66 41 TAHIR, NADIA 471 South Avenue $26.23 S dialing: 470.381.2552 or 646.518.9805. mum side yard setback of 15 feet. Applica- Borough Clerk Members of the public who have any ques- 78 5 HAMILL, MATTHEW & LUMPKIN, AMY 30 La Grande Avenue $70.16 S tion denied. 88 7 MUSTACCIUOLO, A J & P P COONEY 221 Herbert Avenue $107.66 S ORDINANCE 20-15-R tions, comments, or concerns regarding the remote meeting process, or who like to Plans and applications are on file in the 97 23 MC EVOY, MARIA 603 Terrill Road $107.66 S AN ORDINANCE OF THE access the plans digitally, should contact office of the Town Engineer, 959 North 104 14 NJP DEVELOPMENT LLC 146 Belvidere Avenue $3,168.64 T BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, the Board Secretary Linda Jacus at (908) Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and 107 1 ZANETTI,JOSEPH & LORENA 222 Coriell Avenue $107.66 S COUNTY OF UNION, AND 789-4100, extension 4602, or by email may be seen Monday through Friday from 116 59 CURRY,FRANCES WATSON 11 Roosevelt Avenue $3,647.91 T STATE OF NEW JERSEY [email protected]. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. T-Property Taxes S-Sewer PERMITTING THE OWNER- Linda Jacus Linda Jacus Colleen M. Huehn, SHIP OF CHICKENS Board Secretary Board Secretary Tax/Utility Collector 1 T - 10/22/20, The Times Fee: $17.85 1 T - 10/22/20, The Leader Fee: $30.09 1 T - 10/22/20, The Leader Fee: $27.03 4 T - 10/22, 10/29, 11/05 & 11/12/20, The Times Fee: $416.16 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR 04001 0012 PIESCO, ROBIN L 2368 MOUNTAIN AV S $374.31 NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS 04002 0011 DOYLE,BRIAN & DARLENE 2394 MOUNTAIN AV S $343.86 Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn Collector of Taxes of the Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union will sell 04103 0001 REAGAN, JAMES JR & NICOLE 2405 ROSE ST S $343.86 at public auction on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in the Municipal Court, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock 04103 0019 ROLA,BARBARA A 430 WARREN ST S $374.31 in the morning or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed 04104 0015 WIESE, PAUL A & HEIKA S 412 JERUSALEM RD S $343.86 to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal 04401 0017 ACERIOS, AYE-AYE & PETER 10 JOHNSON ST T $2,047.55 liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 17th DAY OF November 04501 0044 RAPOPORT,IAN 345 JERUSALEM RD S $233.10 2020. 04602 0013 WOLF, GLORIA 223 VICTOR ST S $246.42 Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of municipal liens chargeable against each parcel 04602 0029 ARCILA,JAMES/VILLAGREN,TAMARA 2537 MOUNTAIN AV S $343.86 of said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of the slae. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate 04703 0005 MARI, EDWARD & MICHELLE OAKLY- 2581 MOUNTAIN AV S $340.35 of interest bid, but in no case in excess of 18%. Payments for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form 04801 0004 CLARK, JOHN HARDING & ROSEMARY 179 WILLIAM ST S $374.31 of cash, certified check or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties for which 04802 0003 SILLS, GREGORY E 189 VICTOR ST T S $3,879.28 there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Township of Scotch Plains at an interest rate of 18%. 04901.01 0003 C0102 LAI, RONALD 102 DONATO CR S $246.42 At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with interest and costs. 04901.02 0003 C0201 FRAZIER,FRED/AGBOLOSO,AGNES 201 DONATO CR S $246.42 Payment must be in the form of cash or certified check. Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control 04901.03 0003 C0302 CLARK, RENEE 302 DONATO CR S $496.40 Act (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et seq) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act 04901.03 0003 C0310 GARLAND, SAKINAH 310 DONATO CR S $343.86 (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq). In addition, the municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prosepctive purchaser who 04901.04 0003 C0408 HENWOOD,GORDON C 408 DONATO CR S $343.86 is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner of the site. 04901.08 0003 C0807 SHAH, NISHIT & DIMPLE 807 DONATO CR S $343.86 In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the Tax Collector should be notified immediately. 04901.08 0003 C0810 SOLOMON, KIA - JOHNSON, SHAWN 810 DONATO CR S $416.94 05901 0002 TUPELO HILL ASSOCIATES LLC 395 ACACIA RD T $504.34 TYPE OF 05901 0004.01 TUPELO HILL ASSOCIATES LLC 401 ACACIA RD T $1,208.77 BLOCK & LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION CHARGES TOTAL 06001 0021 ANTHONY, MARSHALL 520 HIDDEN HO S $246.42 00102 0002 MCFARLANE, NORMAN W 337 VALLEYSCENT AV S $343.86 06001 0030 VELEZ, GALO & CLAUDIA P 2583 MADISON AV S $343.86 00102 0012 AKINS-HARVEY, OLLIE\HARVEY, CA 1565 FRONT ST S $343.86 06102 0002 PMC REO FINANCING TRUST 2519 WAVERLY PL S $343.86 00201 0016 NGO,CHI VY & PHUNG,KIMBERLY 6 MALANGA CT T S $9,850.70 06102 0011 A 2 SOLUTIONS LLC 660 EMIL PL T $54.42 00301 0018 IAIONE, THOMAS & RALPH 1540 E SECOND ST S $343.86 06301 0003 TURPIN, PAULINE LARK 2509 SMITH ST T $2,527.54 00302 0006 DAVIDSON, JEFFREY/GRECO, CAROL 512 FARLEY AV S $337.52 06601 0002 JENERSON, ELIZABETH 4 HAPPEL CT S $374.31 00401 0007 WILLIAMS ,PHILIPPA E. 522 BEVERLY AV S $343.86 06801 0014 MARGIOTTA, MICHAEL S 2309 CONCORD RD T S $17,188.23 00401 0014 CARRERO, ERIC 539 FARLEY AV T S $9,458.35 07201 0016 BOOKER, TERRON 2600 PLAINFIELD AV S $343.86 00601 0009 MARRERO, PABLO & DILIA 351 FARLEY AV S $343.86 07201 0020.01 KOLEOWO, DAMI 2403 HAMLETTE PL S $40.51 00601 0023 VEGA,ANGELA 352 HOE AV S $343.86 07302 0020 WILLIAMS, ADINA 863 TERNAY AV T $5,947.03 00601 0028 OSATO-DARKO,J/HAMMOND,M 332 HOE AV S $343.86 07401 0028 ROMOND,GREGORY & CALIGUARI,DIA 880 O’DONNELL AV S $343.86 00602 0003 MARTINEZ,V/MARTINEZ-BROWN,C 323 HOE AV S $374.31 07702 0006 TUPELO HILL ASSOCIATES LLC 2340 MORSE AV T $27.59 00603 0026 HARRIS, ELIGHA & MABLE 330 HUNTER AV S $343.86 07702 0007 TUPELO HILL ASSOCIATES LLC 2352 MORSE AV T $178.10 00704 0014 BANKS, ALBERT & MELINDA 218 MYRTLE AV S $337.11 07802 0014 TUPELO HILL ASSOCIATES LLC 906 CENTER ST T $474.21 00705 0011 PALMA, EVA J & MANRIQUEZ, MARC 1763 MOUNTAIN AV S $343.86 08101 0012 NOBLETT, JAMES & ROXANE 2404 BRYANT AV S $343.86 00705 0020 DALLAH, GIBSON & DOROTHY 228 HAVEN AV T S $828.45 08101 0016 LOMONTE, NICOLA & LAURA 2393 CHANNING AV S $46.62 00803 0001 SNUFFY PANTAGIS ENT 250 PARK AV T S $389,171.17 08201 0014 WESTFIELD HALL, INC 2265 SOUTH AV T S $29,411.16 00901 0016 SINGLETARY, TYRONE & STACEY 358 WILLOW AV S $343.86 08404 0003 2212 ALGONQUIN DRIVE LLC 2212 ALGONQUIN DR T $2,449.77 00901 0023 WILLIAMS, MARLENE & JOHN 365 HUNTER AV S $337.52 08504 0001 FAROUK, ALAA & ABDELBARY, MARW 2045 MAPLEVIEW CT S $337.52 00902 0029 CHINELLI, STEPHANIE A & PADULA 337 WILLOW AV S $343.86 08704 0001 LOCKLEY, BARBARA L 1963 EVELYN ST S $246.42 00903 0014 YEBOAH,THOMAS- DUA,MERCY-ONYIN 1748 MOUNTAIN AV S $343.86 08801 0005 CHOQUE, VICTOR WALTEN 1169 MARTINE AV S $343.86 00903.04 0026 C0013 PINCUS, JULIE 13 KING JAMES CT S $246.42 08902 0029 VG HOME HOLDINGS 11 LLC 2071 ELIZABETH AV T $2,268.60 01001 0021 SNUFFY PANTAGIS ENTERPRISE, IN 1814 MOUNTAIN AV T S $4,511.70 10001 0020 DEC, EDWARD & CHRISTINE 14 OXFORD RD T $2,988.98 01001 0037 RIOS, ORESTES 323 CEDAR GROVE TR S $374.31 10301 0028 CARO ESPOSITO, ANTONIO & CLAUD 1301 MARTINE AV S $367.38 01001 0061 1805 FRONT STREET LLC 1803 FRONT ST S $246.42 10503 0003 VOELTZEL, CHARLES 2001 BROOKSIDE DR S $343.86 01101 0011 JORDAN, ZENOBIA C 423 WILLOW AV S $246.42 10601 0002 KLAUSNER, JODI & KLAUSNER,JAY 2110 SEWARD DR S $416.94 01101 0012 DAVIS FAMILY TRUST 417 WILLOW AV T $2,134.22 10602 0007 PATEL, KALI ELIZABETH & ANNOJ 1490 LAMBERTS MILL RD S $234.41 01102 0014 ST JOHN’S BAPTIST CHURCH 1760 FRONT ST T $4,142.10 11904 0001 24 FENIMORE LLC 24 FENIMORE DR T S $19,602.62 01103 0002 THOMPSON, PATRICK 1791 E SECOND ST T $9,761.05 11905 0038 SMITH, MICHAEL & CHAUNTE H/W 1671 COOPER RD S $339.95 01502 0013 SMITH, ELWOOD DEAN JR 418 UNION AV S $343.86 12101 0035 COMM.ACCESS INST., INC 4 COLONIAL DR S $1,785.86 01502 0016 1953 WESTFIELD AVENUE, LLC 1953 WESTFIELD AV T S $11,384.59 12201 0025.17 GORMAN, MICHAEL & JESSICA 15 RAMBLING DR S $38.72 01802 0003 SNUFFY PANTAGIS ENT 202 UNION AV T $2,065.67 12403 0002 RELLOSA, FRANKLIN V & ERIN M 17 MARION LN S $374.31 01803 0020 SNUFFY PANTAGIS ENT 1915 MOUNTAIN AV T S $4,298.89 12501 0003 THOMSPSON,CINDY 1818 CHAPEL RD S $343.86 01902 0015.01 JEAN LOUIS, N & J; BALTAZAR, T 1975 VALLEY AV S $246.42 13701.26 0003 C0010 LEPRE, GEORGE EDWARD 10 TISBURY VI S $339.95 02001 0015 TUPELO HILL LLC & PERROTTY, PO 2005 GRAND ST T $678.74 13701.42 0004 C0009 SIEGAL, ADAM 1009 CELLAR AV S $647.86 02001 0016 LONG, GEOFFREY H & JENNIFER 1991 GRAND ST S $343.86 13701.43 0004 C0035 GONZALES, VICTORIANO 1035 CELLAR AV S $476.15 02002 0014 DAWSON, GERARD T & JENNIFER 328 COOK AV S $374.31 13701.43 0004 C0041 MC CONNAUGHEY, KELLY 1041 CELLAR AV S $661.12 02101 0004 IAIONE, RALPH 356 COOK AV S $416.94 13901 0004 PRITZKER, DAVID & LUCY 1814 RARITAN RD O $35.00 02103 0013 FLYNN, KEVIN 1997 WESTFIELD AV S $374.31 14301 0026 FEDORCZYK,SUZANNE 1410 RARITAN RD S $374.31 02501 0006 KILDOW, LORRAINE GALHES 2086 WESTFIELD AV T S $11,602.54 14501 0013 SAVOCA, CHRISTOPHER & PAMELA 1635 RAHWAY RD S $343.86 02501 0013 SPIEGEL, GARY & ANN 506 WESTFIELD RD S $374.31 14601 0023 SANGHAVI,CHETNA N 1061 RARITAN RD T $15,639.40 02601 0010 HOCHMAN, MARY E & CHIUSANO,G 400 RIDGEVIEW AV $130.16 14602 0016 FORESTINE,ANTHONY R 1100 COOPER RD S $374.31 02601 0011 CITSAY, KIRK & DIFRANCESCO, EM 404 RIDGEVIEW AV T S $405.04 14703 0010 JENEY, ROBERT J, JR & CAROL A 9 WELLINGTON DO S $337.52 02701 0002 IAIONE,RALPH 2050 MOUNTAIN AV S $374.31 14901 0058 SPRAGUE, RICHARD & JOANNE 1280 TERRILL RD T $4,672.08 02802 0023 GRAY,CHRISTOPHER & CYNTHIA H/W 2057 PROSPECT AV S $343.86 15001 0003 DESAI, ANISH 15 CLYDESDALE RD S $343.86 02803 0007 SANTORO,SCOTT & BERNADINE 2048 PROSPECT AV S $337.52 15005 0009 AUGUSTIN, JOHN M & MARLENE 18 HIGHLANDER DR T $503.12 02803 0031 IAIONE, RALPH 2031 MOUNTAIN AV S $374.31 15201 0009.06 HANDLER,DAVID & HANDLER,ERIKA 3 AUTUMN DR S $343.86 02901 0002 HOPKINS, BARBARA 2221 PAFF PL S $343.86 15302 0002 LIMA ONE CAPITAL, LLC 1310 CUSHING RD T $9,690.39 03501 0005 BLECHERT, GISELA C/O KEVIN BLE 2328 BELVEDERE DR T $2,552.43 15302 0003 MINER , JAMES M 1320 CUSHING RD S $341.05 03501 0006 RICHTER, PETER & MEGAN 2334 BELVEDERE DR S $374.31 15302 0025 GORSKI, PAUL & JUDITH 12 BALMORAL LN S $372.84 03901 0001 LUGO, JENNIFER-LAZO, SANDRA 191 MOUNTAINVIEW AV S $374.31 15304 0001.01 IAIONE, RALPH 1250 TERRILL RD S $343.86 03902 0003 SAFI, JUDY; SIMPSON, ALICIA 185 WATCHUNG TR S $343.86 15702 0009 VISWANATHAN, ARUN 961 FOX HILL LN S $343.86 03902 0008.01 AGUILAR, HELDER BARROSO 182 HARDING RD T $2,414.92 16402 0001.02 HIND, GAURAV & SHARMA, SHIKHA 4 KING ST O $35.00 03904 0003.02 LU, CHRISTOPHER & MICHAEL 190 WILLIAM ST T S $14,169.48 16402 0001.03 ALZOOBAEE, FAIZ & MAHA 6 KING ST T $5,288.95 03905 0022 VUONO, LISA & VELLA, SAL 210 ELM CT S $374.31 (Charge Legend: T=Taxes, S=Sewer, W=Water, I=SID, F=Fox-Lnc, O=Other Munic) 03906 0012 SHEVLIN, RICHARD 224 HARDING RD T $11,978.07 Colleen M. Huehn, 03907 0011 ALVES, JORGINA 202 WATCHUNG TR S $343.86 Collector of Taxes 04001 0001 VERRASTRO, THOMAS F & CAROL A 357 HENRY ST S $374.31 4 T - 10/22, 10/29, 11/05 & 11/12/20, The Times Fee: $1563.66 Page 14 Thursday, October 22, 2020 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION Freeholders Presents Tavola Charcuterie 2020 Senior Citizens Delights With Fall Boards Virtual Art Exhibit COUNTY – Each year, the Free- By HILLARY SHOPE lot of fun fall flavors like a chipotle holder Board’s annual Union County Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times pumpkin hummus, maple apple but- Senior Citizens Art Exhibit showcases WESTFIELD — Claudia and ter, pumpkin crisps and cranberry original work created by county resi- Ruben Fernandez, Owners of Tavola apricot goat cheese.” dents aged 60 and above. The 2020 NJFO’s Toe-Tapping ‘Swing Time’ Charcuterie and Residents of The challenges brought on by exhibit comprises 124 works of art Westfield, created Tavola Covid-19 has impacted Tavola, but entered by both professional and non- Charcuterie less than a year ago, Claudia says it’s helped them come professional artists. and the business is booming. up with new ideas and evolve, al- This year’s exhibit can be viewed Entertains Sold-Out Crowd “We started making boards for lowing them to offer people addi- online at www.ucnj.org/senior-art. All friends and it just organically grew tional options that customers feel artwork images were submitted directly By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY Wroe production, they know there is waft on the brisk breeze through the to getting requests from people safe eating. by the artists. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times always an encouragement for attend- giant treetops. through word of mouth, and from Prior to the pandemic, Tavola was Professional artists Barbara Wallace, WESTFIELD — The Big Band Era, ees to participate in some way in one When the Maestro mentioned that there we started our Instagram doing in-person classes, but they Joseph Borzotta and Alina Marin-Bliach music from 1933 to 1947, was known or two songs. A Glenn Miller arrange- people sometimes associate a song (@tavola_char) are now offering served as jurors, designating awards in for high energy bands that were heavy ment of “Pennsylvania 65000” was with a particular artist, it resonated and we built a classes online. each media category. on brass, so it was a surprise when the the perfect song for Mr. Wroe to invite especially when the band played good following Claudia teaches All entries awarded First Place hon- New Jersey Festival Orchestra (NJFO) the audience to shout out the refrain of “Moonlight Serenade” one of the sig- from there,” the class helpful ors will advance to the state level to announced they were going to present the title three times when the tele- nature songs of the 1953 movie, The said Claudia. hints on how to represent Union County in the 2020 an hour-long concert Glenn Miller Story.” Claudia first make a fun and New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show. in that style. It proved Drummer Tom knew she was on festive board. The artworks awarded first place to be a popular, sold- Mulvaney’s use of to something “It’s been a cover a wide variety of media and ma- out event on the sunny, brushes on the snare when she posted big hit. People terials by professional and non-profes- Saturday afternoon of drum (which he later in a Westfield have done baby sional artists, including: Eileen Bonacci, October 17. With so- told me was called Mom’s Group showers, birth- oil painting; Dante Bonardi, watercolor; cial distancing, tem- colloquially “stirring last fall and got day parties, en- Lynda DuBois-Jackson, craft; Marcia perature checks and the pot”) was perfect. an astonishing gagement par- Haller, acrylic painting; Janice Metzger, mandatory masks, the That number and amount of inter- ties, something printmaking; Nancy Ori, photography; audience felt comfort- “Chattanooga Choo- est in her charcuterie boards. That’s where they can get people together Leona Seufert, digital/computer art; able setting down Choo” were crowd- when their business really took off from all different parts of the United Barbara Uhr, pastel; Roberta Zlatkin, their lawn chairs in pleasers. in Westfield. States and they can come together mixed media; Anne Castellano, pastel; the lavish rear gardens Toe-tapping was on Tavola makes charcuterie boards and do something. It’s something James Colangelo, craft; William on East Dudley Av- full display with “On for all different sized events, themes fun for them,” said Claudia. Connolly, drawing; Stephanie Dexter, enue in Westfield, the Sunny Side of the and seasons. They also use local Tavola gives all of the ingredi- oil painting; Nancy Fine, mixed media; home of the President Street” that told us to ingredients wherever possible and ents to make a charcuterie board to Robert Gasson, acrylic painting; of the NJFO Board of “Grab your coat and often get products from Dreyer local participants and provides a Deborah Mainiero, sculpture; Anne Trustees Keith get your hat, leave Farms, Princes Farm Stand, the list of ingredients for those who live Occi, watercolor; Catherine Varnelas- Hertell. your worry on the Westfield Farmer’s Market, The out of state. Smith, digital/computer art; and David Maestro David doorstep, just direct Healthy Hummus Broad and other Tavola is currently online-only, Weisbrod, photography. Wroe was ebullient Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times your feet to the sunny stores in town. but hopes they can open a brick and “Afternoon in Amsterdam,” an oil when he told the audi- MUSIC UNDER THE TREES...Guest soloist Rosena Hill Jackson croons side of the street.” It Initially, they were creating tradi- mortar store in the future. painting by professional artist Eileen ence that the orches- "Dancing Cheek to Cheek” at NJFO's "Swing Time" on Saturday. Maestro may have been long tional charcuterie boards with meats Customers can order online and Bonacci, was awarded Best of Show by tra called on brass David Wroe conducted the augmented brass. associated with the and cheeses. They have now ex- request a class on Tavola’s website a Professional Artist. players that he knows late great Ella panded their options, offering items (https://www.tavolachar.com/). A sculpture by Deborah Mainiero, to augment their numbers to produce phone ringtone was played. That mu- Fitzgerald, but Ms. Hill Jackson deliv- such as “brunch boards,” which in- They generally ask people to re- “Abstract Flower,” was awarded Best the characteristic big band sound. sical piece featured outstanding solos ered her own interpretation with aplomb. cludes bagels and other breakfast quest boards three days in advance, of Show by a Non-Professional Artist. “Some of these musicians haven’t on trumpet and saxophone. In Gershwin’s classic “How Long items and “dessert boards,” offering but they do their best to accommo- worked since New Year’s Eve,” he Guest vocalist Rosena Hill Jack- Has This Been Going On?” lead trum- a sweet spin on the traditional board. date everyone. Support Local Journalism! said, so this was a happy occasion for son was introduced, and her creamy, peter Chris Jaudes walked to the mi- During the Covid-19 pandemic, goleader.com/subscriber the patrons and performers alike. This velvety voice rang out clear and crophone, gave a blockbuster perfor- Tavola has incorporated individual Southside Johnny to swing music, designed to lift people’s strong in “Dancing Cheek to Cheek.” mance, and was treated to a rousing options for those who still want spirits during the Great Depression The heavy brass sound was a perfect ovation for his efforts. The final song charcuterie, but don’t want to eat Perform Drive-In Concert and through World War II, proved to balance to her rich voice in this up- in the afternoon’s lineup was “Sing, off of the same board. SCOTCH PLAINS — Southside be the perfect anecdote of live-perfor- beat number. Mr. Wroe confessed Sing, Sing!” that featured spectacular “You can still get together with Johnny and the Asbury Jukes will per- mance-starved souls. Lots of head- that they had “put this together in Gene Krupa-like drumming by Mr. other people but you don’t neces- form in a drive-in concert at 7 p.m. on nodding, toe-tapping, and even a mom two weeks,” so he was especially Ryan. That number got a well-deserved sarily have to share the food,” said Saturday, October 24 at the Union dancing with her young son were evi- grateful that she was accommodat- standing ovation. To send the audi- Claudia. “So we decided to do mini County Vocational Technical Schools dence that people were thoroughly ing in joining them. In the number ence on its way, they played an encore boxes. We have different size mini Campus on 1776 Raritan Road. engaged in the welcomed event. “Our Love is Here to Stay,” arranged number of “In the Mood”, another boxes, we have cones, we have date Those interested in attending must The instrumentalists had plenty of by New Jersian Nelson Riddle, song associated with the Glenn Miller night boxes called ‘Party of Four.’ reserve a spot for the free show online room to spread out on the existing plunking of the upright bass and Orchestra. Tavola also offers seasonal and at www.ucnj.org/concert-register. Res- back porch of the East Dudley home, muted trumpet set the requisite jazzy New Jersey Festival Orchestra and holiday boards. They’re now offer- ervations will be first-come, first-served with the custom-built platforms for the tone. The lower register of Ms. Hill David Wroe proved that afternoon that ing a board called “Taste of Au- as spots will go fast. The registration overflow areas that included rows of Jackson’s voice is her home, but she their audiences are open to and appre- tumn.” link went live on October 19. brass and, on additional levels, a soared to notes an octave and a half ciative of hearing music made famous “When there’s a holiday coming keyboardist, bass fiddle player, and a more above it many times through- by the big band greats like Benny up we always try to make a custom BUY, SELL, RENT, HIRE: drummer. out the concert. Echoes of an Audra Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn board for that holiday or for that For those who have attended a David McDonald-like quality seemed to Miller, and Duke Ellington. season,” said Claudia. “It offers a goleader.com/classifieds Page S-1 Thursday, October 22, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Rearview starts page 10 of The Westfield Leader

David B. Corbin (October 2016 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (October 2019 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times OVERCOMING THE COVERAGE...Blue Devil Mike Moriarty, right, despite the coverage by the COUGAR INVITATIONAL CHAMPIONS...The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders captured first at Union defender actually makes the catch for a TD. The Blue Devils defeated the Farmers in a battle the 18th Annual Cranford Invitational Gymnastics Meet at Cranford High School on October 4, of the unbeaten, 28-13, on October 8, 2016. 2019. A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports

From the archives of The high, and possibly an all-time Raider sophomore TT Singletary caller ran for another score. Tom Korzeneski. Westfield Leader and The Scotch SPF high, total of 109.225, nearly was very close behind at 36.05. Tailback Tim Alliegro rushed for The Cougars’ “Mad-Cat” de- Plains-Fanwood Times -four points higher than the host- Farley captured first on the floor 132 yards and two touchdowns. fense sacked Spartan quarter- www.goleader.com - year, ing Cougars, who placed second exercise with a 9.45 and the un- The win was the 100th career back Pelton Esannason five times month, week with a total of 105.35. The even bars with a 9.05. Singletary victory for head coach Jim and added six throws for losses October 3, 2019: Stiff com- Westfield Blue Devils finished tied for first with teammate Elisa DeSarno. (TFL). Only once did a Spartan petition resulted in some very third with a total of 104.975, Bianco on the vault with 9.3 to- October 4, 2019: Defense gain more than 10 yards on a impressive individual scores at followed by the Summit tals. The Raiders swept the first contained the Spartans’ running carry when Esannason scam- the 18th Annual Cougar Invita- Hilltoppers at 103.7. three spots on the balance beam game, while the offense added pered for 11 yards. With the big tional Gymnastics meet held in When all the stats were totaled with Jordana Reisberg taking first more artillery to its arsenal to linemen led by senior Patrick Cranford on October 3 but this after the invitational, Raider at 9.25, followed by Singletary at record four touchdowns and a Blowe plugging up the holes, the time a superb team effort earned freshman Shaylin Farley took top 9.175 and Farley at 9.125. field goal resulting in a 31-8 linebackers and defensive backs the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raid- all-around honors with a 36.6 October 4, 2019: Westfield Cranford Cougar victory over recorded the bulk of the tackles. ers the title by a wide margin. total, followed by Cougar defeated Elizabeth, 34-12, in a Immaculata at Memorial Field in Matt Coates was involved in 12 The Raiders recorded a season- Catherine Blowe at 36.075. varsity football game played on Cranford on October 4. Fine block- tackles as was Nate Caldwell, October 4 at Williams Field in ing from the offensive line al- who had a TFL. Nick Librera was Elizabeth. Quarterback Hank lowed the 3-1 Cougars to amass involved in nine tackles, includ- See & Subscribe at Shapiro completed 14-of-20 199 rushing yards and gave quar- ing a pair of TFLs. Jake Chapman Ballyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo passes for 131 yards and two terback Connor Katz enough time assisted in 11 tackles, Kevin touchdowns. The senior signal to complete 10 passes for 193 Keogh had six tackles and Mike Submit commentary and items for publishing. yards, which included an 80-yard Kalnins was involved in eight tack- Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste touchdown strike to wide receiver CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, October 22, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (October 2019 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (October 2016 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRIPPING UP THE RUNNER...Raider junior linebacker Jack Manville, No. 55, gets a hand on Lion REALLY ON THE BEAM...Cougar sophomore Bee Iosso took top honors on the balance beam with Dylan Farina, No. 4, to throw him for a loss during Senior Day at Scotch Plains on October 5, 2019. a score of 9.4. She also tied AL Johnson’s Gina Ferdinandi for All-Around honors at the Cougar North Hunterdon won 33-21. Invitational in Cranford on October 6, 2016. This page is brought to you by: Owen Brand, Senior Mortgage Loan Officer at Santander US 908-789-2730 A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports les, including a sack and a TFL. beginning of the second half dug moments saturated the 17th and Gabby Markase, the fourth- with a 9.15. October 5, 2019: Moments of a deep hole that they were un- Cougar Invitational Gymnastics ranked Cougars surged past the October 6, 2018: Scotch glory were overshadowed by able to climb of. Meet held at Cranford High School Blue Devils to capture their third Plains-Fanwood used a stifling mental mistakes and emotions The moments of glory came on October 4 but the most in- straight title with a total of defense and a little bit of luck to and it cost the Scotch Plains- both offensively and defensively. tense moments came down to 108.725. earn a 1-0 victory over rival Fanwood football Raiders dearly Junior running back Shawn Mar- the final rotation with the Iosso became a three-time all- Westfield in a boys soccer match in a 33-21 setback to the North tin returned a kickoff 92 yards for Cranford Cougars on floor exer- around champ with a 37.175 to- played on October 6 at Kehler Hunterdon Lions on Senior Day a touchdown then with fine block- cise and the Westfield Blue Dev- tal, joining former WHS standout Stadium in Westfield. Senior in Scotch Plains on October 5. An ing from his offensive line added ils on the uneven bars. After Jenna Rodrigues, the only other Zidan Abdella scored the game’s early mental mistake cost the 2- rushing touchdowns of 62 yards three events, Westfield with a three-time champion. Iosso won only goal in the 20th minute of 3 Raiders a 62-yard touchdown and seven yards. Martin finished total of 80.850 was leading the the vault for the third time with a action to give Scotch Plains- reception and set the stage for with 16 carries for 150 yards and Cougars by .675 of a point. But 9.375 and also became a repeat Fanwood the lead it would pro- more mental mistakes, then added an eight-yard reception. with outstanding performances champion on the uneven bars tect the rest of the way as they losses of emotional control at the October 4, 2018: Intense by seniors Erin Infante, Bee Iosso with a 9.15 and the balance beam CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-3 Thursday, October 22, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (October 2015 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (October 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times SUDDEN IMPACT...About one third of the soccer ball disappears when Raider senior co-captain TRYING TO MAKE HIS MOVE...Raider Zidan Abdella, No. 11, tries to work around Blue Devil Caroline Babis, No. 13, gets a head on it in the game against the Kearny Kardinals in Scotch Plains Andrew Echausse, No. 22, at Kehler Stadium in Westfield on Senior Day, October 6, 2018. Abdella on October 8, 2015. The Raiders won 2-0. scored the only goal. This page is brought to you by: Frank D. Isoldi, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Agent 908-787-5990 • www.theisoldicollection.com A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports kept their record a perfect 13-0. getting last year’s shootout set- The Blue Devils got first half School boys soccer team with a the Cougars’ only goal. October 6, 2018: Seventy- back in the Union County Tour- goals, respectively, from co-cap- come-from-behind, 2-1 win over October 6, 2017: Bending but seven minutes of vigorous soccer nament semifinals to Oak Knoll tain Natalie Bond, on an assist Cranford on October 3 at Memo- not breaking, the Blue Devils’ yielded no goals until sophomore the Westfield High School girls from Sophie Hendricks, and Ryan rial Field in Cranford. The Raid- defense was put to the test but striker Corinne Lyght sped down soccer team offered the Royals Kirby on an assist from Faith ers scored on first-half goals by managed to stave off all but one the right center to receive senior few opportunities in a 4-2 victory Dobosiewicz. Bond set up Katie Ryan Widman in the 35th minute drive to earn the Westfield High co-captain Stefanie DeVizio’s lob at Kehler Stadium in Westfield Butler’s goal early in the second to tie the game at 1-1 then went School football team a 7-6 vic- into the box that she converted to on October 3. The 9-0, fourth- half then Dobosiewicz netted the ahead with less than a minute to tory over the hosting Union Farm- gold with just 3:01 remaining to ranked Blue Devils most likely fourth goal through the efforts of go before the half when a Cranford ers on October 6. The 5-0 Blue earn the Scotch Plains-Fanwood played their strongest first half Butler and Melina McDevitt. Yasla defender deflected a ball towards Devils had to withstand the strong High School Raiders a 1-0 victory of the season, taking a 2-0, lead Ngoma scored both of the Roy- his own goal that went off the throwing arm of sophomore quar- over the Lady Blue Devils at Gary then extended it to a 3-0 lead als’ goals. hand of goalkeeper Andrew Rojo terback Andrew Sanborn and his Kehler Stadium on Senior Day, before the 6-2-1 Royals could October 3, 2017: The upward and bounced off of the post and speedy receiving corps of Michel October 6. respond with any real offensive trajectory continued for the into the net. Drew Patterson on Lucien, Andy Martin and Chuck October 3, 2017: Never for- threats. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High an assist from Noah West scored CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-4 Thursday, October 22, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (October 2017 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (October 2017 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times BRINGING DOWN A FARMER...Blue Devils Joe SanGiacomo, No. 46, and Jacob Dayon, No. 4, HAULING IN THE PASS...Raider wide receiver Justin Sanders, No. 9, hauls in QB Cooper Heisey’s along with several teammates bring down a Farmer running back. The Blue Devils eked out a 7-6 pass as Cougar defensive back Elijah Arroyo, No. 1, closes in to make a tackle. The Cougars edged victory at Union on October 6, 2017. the Raiders in OT, 43-42, October 7, 2017. A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports Ifewekwune. down of their own and took a including an eight-yard TD. Mike a school-record total of 109.725, go with another 129 yards in the On the Farmers’ final offensive gamble on a two-point conver- Kalnins had a five-yard TD run. while the Westfield Blue Devils air in a 40-14 triumph over the series of the game, co-captain/ sion only to come up short, giv- Quarterback Dan Curran, who took second at 107.175 and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders linebacker Jacob Dayon made a ing the Cougars a 43-42 victory. carried 17 times for 102 yards, Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders at Memorial Field in Cranford on key play when he forced Sanborn Raider senior quarterback Coo- completed eight of 14 pass at- captured third at 106.075. The “Pink Out Night”, October 7. Four out of bounds for a three-yard per Heisey, primarily using his tempts for 100 yards, including a Summit Hilltoppers placed fourth of the 3-2 Cougars’ touchdowns loss and killed their drive. Blue “Gang of 4” — Dwight Laylor, 19-yard TD strike to Joshua Ca- at 105.5, AL Johnson took fifth at came by way of the running game Devil sophomore quarterback Isaiah Stewart, Anthony Porter det (2 receptions, 49 yards) and 105.025. and two came by aerial assault, Hank Shapiro did complete seven and Justin Sanders — went to the a two-point conversion. Araujo Cougar sophomore Bee Iosso while both Raider touchdowns of 12 pass attempts for 74 yards, air 49 times and completed 32 of had two receptions for 18 yards. and ALJ’s Gina Ferdinandi came came via airmail. which included a six-yard touch- them for a total of 449 yards, Sophomore Tommy Korzeneski out on top both totaling an all- Cougar co-captain/quarter- down strike to Stevie Barden. including four touchdown (TD) had two receptions for 39 yards, around score of 36.9. Cougar back Brian Oblachinski became October 7, 2017: Win, lose or strikes, a two-point conversion including the two-point conver- Erin Infanti was next with a total the beneficiary of great blocking draw, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood and an interception by Cougar sion. of 36.3, followed by Summit’s and reeled off 202 yards, includ- High School football team and James Shriner. October 6, 2016: High team Alysia Lopez at 36.075, Blue Devil ing TD runs of 62 yards and 93 the visiting Cranford Cougars The Cougars stuck to the scores above 100 by five schools Kaela Azzaretto at 35.95 and yards on 17 carries. Co-captain provided a thrilling showdown in ground 50 times and totaled 296 made for a very competitive Cougar Kelly McAuliffe at 35.725. Brian McGovern carried eight Scotch Plains that was decided in yards. Running back Anthony evening at the Cougar Invita- October 7, 2016: Seams times for 49 yards, including a overtime (OT). After the 3-2 Cou- Araujo carried 18 times for 129 tional Gymnastics Meet at opened wide through the effort one-yard TD scoot and co-cap- gars scored a touchdown on their yards, including TD runs of one Cranford High School on October of the Cranford High School foot- tain Ryan Bakie also had a one- first series in OT and Valentino yard, four yards and then four 6. When all the toting was com- ball team’s offensive line making yard TD run. Ambrosio kicked the extra point, yards in the OT period. Shriner pleted the home team Cougars it easy for the Cougars to amass The Cougar defensemen had the Raiders followed with a touch- had 18 yards on five carries, emerged as the champions with over 300 yards on the ground to CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-5 Thursday, October 22, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (October 2015 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (October 2014 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times IN THE THICK OF THE ACTION...Blue Devil William Cook, No. 10, gets himself into the thick PRODUCTIVE EVENING...Cougar running back Donavin Walker, No. 36, had a 50-yard touch- of the action in the game against the Governor Livingston Highlanders at Kehler Stadium. The Blue down pass reception and carried seven times for 71 yards against the Voorhees Vikings in Cranford Devils won 1-0 (October 10, 2015). on October 10, 2014. Cranford won big, 42-7. A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports their work cut out them trying to football team in a 28-13 defeat in with 108 rushing yards, includ- two faces for the No. 6 Scotch half, Raider sophomore Ashley contain Raider junior quarter- a clash of the unbeaten at Gary ing a 33-yard TD, on 31 carries. Plains-Fanwood High School soc- Vincent worked her way into a back Cooper Heisey and his re- Kehler Stadium in Westfield on October 6, 2015: Union cer girls when they hosted the mob of Kardinal defenders, and ceivers and sophomore running October 8. Farmer quarterback Catholic served notice that they Kearny Kardinals on October 8. after a few deflections, drilled a back Alex Oslislo, who carried 16 Justin Beckett was intercepted are a force to be reckoned with in First, the Lady Raiders introduced shot through the legs of times for 125 yards. Heisey com- twice, first by defensive back Ben Union County girls’ volleyball by a very consistent offensive serge, McClelland for the score. pleted 13 of 29 passes for 178 Kelly at the beginning of the sec- scoring an impressive 2-1 victory which in a sense could be consid- October 10, 2015: Frustra- yards, which included a pair of ond quarter and then by defen- (25-19, 23-25, 25-11) over the ered an aggressive defense, and tion was finally overcome by per- TDs and an interception. Heisey’s sive back Steve Barden early in Westfield High School Blue Devils scored twice in the first half. Then sistence when junior co-captain primary receiver was Dwight the fourth quarter. on October 6 in Westfield. Just 10 their defense was put to the test in Loukas Carayannopoulous Laylor, who had five receptions Martini (1 interception) finished days earlier in a much-hyped show- the second half but held the 9-3 hooked a corner kick into the box for 117 yards, including one good with 17 completions in 27 at- down, Westfield had beaten Union Kardinals scoreless to preserve a where sophomore Mike Birle for a 53-yard TD. Isaiah Stewart tempts for 215 yards, which also Catholic in straight sets in their 2-0 victory and to earn their 11th maneuvered into the right posi- had three receptions for 20 yards, included a nine-yard TD strike to gym. The Lady Vikings returned shutout. tion and headed the ball into the including a seven-yard TD grab. split end Mike Moriarty (3 recep- the favor on this day behind 14 The Raiders struck gold when net with 4:01 remaining in the October 8, 2016: Massive pass tions, 29 yards) in the third quar- kills from Mackenzie Fuhrmann Taylor Diggs tapped a ball to game to give the Westfield High rushing from the Blue Devils’ de- ter. Tight end Kyle Dombrowski and 11 from Julia Hayes. Rachel Jackie Fahrenholz, who crossed School boys soccer team a 1-0 fensive front line and two key had four receptions for 39 yards. Mattessich led Westfield with seven to sophomore Erica Muskus who victory over the Governor interceptions, along with an ef- Split end Jack Shirk had five re- kills and Lindsay Miller recorded slid the ball past goalkeeper Livingston Highlanders at Gary fective passing attack from quar- ceptions for 113 yards, including 20 assists. Olivia Meyer added 15 Megan McClelland with 28 min- Kehler Stadium in Westfield on terback Phil Martini, humbled the a 55-yard TD. Running back digs to the cause. utes left in the first half. With just October 10. hopes of the Union High School Ishmael Glasco added balance October 8, 2015: Defense wore a few seconds remaining in the CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-6 Thursday, October 22, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (October 2013 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (October 2013 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRYING TO GET GOOD POSITION...Raider junior midfielder Dan Babis, No. 17, tries to get good GETTING QUICK CONTROL OF THE BALL...Blue Devil forward Alik Morgan, No. 21, controls position on Cougar defender Erik Montegudo in Scotch Plains on October 3, 2013. the ball near the Elizabeth Minutemen goal in a game on October 1, 2013. A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports

October 9, 2014: One hun- October 10, 2014: Rabid de- Defensive back Kevin Trotter carries. Simcox carried once in tory in style when her Raiders dred minutes of very stalwart fensive tactics and proof of a (2 tackles, 8 assisted), linebacker the first half for 20 yards then won the battle in two games over defensive behavior from both very versatile offensive arsenal Niko Cappello (tackle, 7 assisted, carried 18 times for an additional Woodbridge in Scotch Plains on teams resulted in a 0-0, double catapulted the Cranford High sack) and lineman Nick Ballas (4 110 yards in the second half, October 1. The Raiders won Game overtime tie between the School football team way over tackles, 2 assisted, sack) were which included an eight-yard 1, 25-19, then remained com- Westfield High School girls soc- the Voorhees Vikings, 42-7, in a all over Viking quarterback touchdown run in the third quar- posed, regrouped and won a cer team and the ninth-ranked battle of the unbeaten at Memo- Charlie Rodenberger. ter and the winning three-yard tough battle in the second game Scotch Plains-Fanwood Lady rial Field in Cranford on October October 11, 2014: Senior bash in the fourth. Quarterback to chill the Barrons, 27-25. Raiders at Gary Kehler Stadium 10. The 4-1 Vikings appeared to Jackson Simcox carried 11 Andrew Malacrea, who carried October 3, 2013: With its in Westfield on October 9. Senior be keying on quarterback Jack straight times to complete a 13- twice for minus yardage, com- high-pressure offensive style, Tori Baliatico and sophomore Schetelich and receiver Luke play, 63-yard scoring drive when pleted 10 of 20 passes for 82 stimulated by its solid defense, Christina Rodgers spearheaded Christiano, but they quickly found he battered his way through the yards, including a 24-yard touch- the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High the Raiders’ front wall of defense out that there more than just two Ridge Red Devils’ defense for a down pass to fullback Nick School girls’ soccer team lived up by intercepting many throw-ins offensive threats. Despite, three-yard touchdown with 34 Buontempo, who had four recep- to its reputation by bombarding and crosses then converted them Schetelich (23 rushes, 58 yards) seconds remaining in the game tions for 49 yards. Tight end the Oak Knoll goal area in the into leads for their strikers. Blue had touchdown (TD) runs of two to give the Westfield High School Chris Boutsikaris had four recep- second half and got off 12 shots Devil senior Lil Scott and sopho- yards and six yards. He also com- football team a 21-14 victory at tions for 20 yards and split end JT in a 4-2 victory in Summit on mores Taylor Morgan and Haley pleted eight of 10 passes for 171 Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield Marner had two receptions for 13 October 3. The 10-0 Raiders could Farella, also dangerous scoring yards and a pair of TDs. on October 11. yards. not establish a major offensive in threats, demonstrated their de- Christiano, who rushed six times The 2-2 Blue Devils finished October 1, 2013: Scotch the first half until Jillian Lapidus, fensive skills and were instru- for 31 yards, had two receptions with 211 rushing yards on 38 Plains-Fanwood volleyball Head Tori Baliatico, Paige Heiden and mental in turning the path of the for 77 yards, including a 31-yard carries and junior running back Coach Adrienne Stack was Corina Checcio each zinged the ball in their direction. TD grab. Jack Curry had 94 of them on 17 awarded her 100th career vic- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-7 Thursday, October 22, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Fred Lecomte (October 2012 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (October 2010 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times CLINGING TO THE SHIRT…Raider defensive back Dein Rice, No. 2, grabs the shirt of Canuck DRAWING FIRST BLOOD…Blue Devil running back AJ Murray, No. 9, barrels into the Farmers’ running back Chris Smith. The Raiders nipped the North Plainfield Canucks, 14-13, in Scotch Plains end zone for the first touchdown as teammate Nick Matthews, No. 59, raises his arms in joy (October on October 6, 2012. 8, 2010). A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports net with one goal each in the yards and Christiano had three loss and two no gains. team to squeak past the visiting ser had seven tackles with two second half. carries for two yards and finished Blue Devil quarterback Chris- North Plainfield Canucks, 14-13, sacks. Outside linebackers Jack October 4, 2013: Successful with four receptions for 83 yards. tian Menares-Brown had a very on October 6. The 4-1 Raiders Cunningham finished with seven field goals by senior Troy Ketler Wide receiver Jack McCaffrey had accurate passing game in the synchronized their efforts, of- tackles and Sam McQuoid in- highlighted all but the final 3:57 a 25-yard reception. first half, completing nine of 14 fensively and defensively, in the flicted one sack with eight tack- of the first half, but a key inter- October 5, 2012: Improve- attempts for 183 yards, includ- final nine minutes of the game to les. ception late in the fourth quarter ment was definitely present both ing touchdown passes of one yard recover from a 13-0 deficit. October 15, 2011 Dogged de- by sophomore defensive back offensively and defensively in the to junior tight end Dave Kane The Raiders amassed 294- fensive and an ever-improving Jack Schetelich preserved a 13- Westfield High School football and 44 yards to junior split end yards rushing on 38 carries. Half- and versatile offensive punch 12 victory for the Cranford High team’s effort, but the Union Farm- Dylan Elliott. Menares-Brown had back Emendo Thomas galloped kept the Cranford High School School football team over the ers used the “Big Play” to dig up less success in the second half, 97 yards on 10 carries, including football team’s unbeaten slate in Roselle Rams at Memorial Field a 35-23 victory in Union on Octo- mainly due to several dropped touchdown (TD) runs of four yards tact on October 15 in Rahway. in Cranford on October 4. ber 5. Junior linebacker Chris passes, but finished 4-for-12 for and 48 yards, respectively. Dein Quarterback Reggie Green Cougar quarterback John Sweeney had a banner evening 47 more yards, which included a Rice rushed 15 times for 75 yards, rushed for 187 yards on 22 car- Oblachinski carried 25 times for with double digits in tackles, in- touchdown pass of three yards to and halfback Kobe White carried ries, including a 92-yard touch- 100 yards and completed five of cluding his involvement in three Dylan Elliott, to bring his game the mail seven times for 28 yards. down (TD) gallop, and completed 10 passes for 108 yards, includ- sacks of quarterback Doug total to 13-for-26 for 230 yards Quarterback Owen Monahan was three of five pass attempts, which ing a 48-yard touchdown strike Carter. Junior tackle Joe and three touchdowns with no 4-for-14 in pass attempts for 85- included a 13-yard TD strike to to running back Luke Christiano Scaglione and junior defensive interceptions. yards. Brad Alleman had three Eric Gargiulo, who also had a 35- just before halftime. Senior run- end Tom Anderson were involved October 6, 2012: Heroics in receptions for 74 yards. yard reception, as the 6-0 Cou- ning back Donavin Walker car- in a pair of sacks, as well as the fourth quarter made it pos- Defensive linebacker Reuben gars defeated Rahway, 20-6. ried 18 times for 50 yards, Dan delivering running back Jamauri sible for the Scotch Plains- Perez recorded 11 tackles and The Cougars forced five turn- Delayo had two carries for 15 Bogan a gift of two throws for Fanwood High School football two sacks. Lineman James Kai- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-8 Thursday, October 22, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (October 2011 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times PLAYING AT VERY CLOSE RANGE…Cranford Cougar Madison Savulich, No. 20, mixes it up David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times with Summit team captain Kate Martino, No. 16, in Cranford. The Hilltoppers edged the Cougars, ATTEMPTING TO MAKE AN INTERCEPTION…Raider linebacker Andrew Miller, No. 21, 1-0 (October 11, 2011). attempts to make an interception against Somerville on October 9, 2010. Somerville won, 22-7. A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Local Sports overs, and the first was a fumble into the end zone. ball that Trotter caught in stride October 15, 2008: Senior Raider girls to the Watchung Con- recovered by linebacker Mike Murray finished with 112 rush- and sprinted to the end zone for striker Tom McManus’ goal with ference title and, although the Klimek. Green had an intercep- ing yards on 23 carries. Quarter- a 70-yard touchdown 23:58 left in the first half and pair finished 1-3, respectively, tion before halftime, and defen- back Danny Kerr, who completed Papandrea also hit Trotter for a senior goalkeeper Mike Lessner’s this year, it was the strength of sive back Gargiulo added a pair six of 10 pass attempts for 74 52-yard TD and added a pair of quick and correct reactions led the pack that led the Blue Devil of interceptions in the second yards, also hit wide receiver Ryan TD runs himself. Kasim Lewis the No. 18 Westfield High School girls to the title at Warinanco half. Hess for eight yards and O’Rourke had a 30-yard TD run. Eric boys soccer team a 1-0 victory Park in Roselle. The leader of the October 8, 2010: Junior wide for five yards. Two plays after Gargiulo had two interceptions, over Scotch Plains-Fanwood on Blue Devil pack, Aileen Grogan, receiver Peter Ondi’s crafty O’Rourke returned a punt to the one for a TD. the new turf field in Scotch Plains finished second with a time of catches and junior James 12, Kerr pulled an off-tackle curl October 21, 2009: Titans in on October 15. 20:39. O’Rourke’s 40-yard punt return, for a six-yard touchdown. Jon the New Jersey state high school October 15, 2008: Raider October 19, 2006: The 17-3 along with running back AJ Gribbin booted a 22-yard field girls’ tennis world met face-to- Katie Cornacchia connected in Blue Devil girls volleyball team Murray’s punishing rushes, goal to make the score 17-0. face for the NJSIAA Group 4 the first half and Blue Devil rolled with a, 17-25, 25-13, 25- played a key role in the Westfield October 9, 2010: Momentum championship at Mercer County Samantha Costello blasted home 17, victory over a quality, 14-5 High School football team’s 17-7 can swing on a single play as the Park in West Windsor, and No. 2- a shot in the second half to force Cranford team at Westfield. Se- victory over Union in Union on Cranford High School football ranked Westfield toppled No. 1- overtime, which ended in a 1-1 nior outside hitter Erin Roudebush October 8. Ondi, who had four team found out against Gover- ranked West Windsor-Plainsboro tie between the No. 12 Westfield smashed 14 kills, registered two receptions for 62 yards, had a nor Livingston in a 42-26 victory South, 3-2, to advance to the High School girls soccer team service aces and worked 10 digs. pair of slick receptions – one for in Berkeley Heights on October Tournament of Champions. Lexi and No. 17 Scotch Plains- Senior Co-Captain/libero Anna 11 yards and one for 18 yards – 9. Trailing 14-0, quarterback Joe Boor and Debbie Wu won at first Fanwood at Kehler Stadium in Koehler chalked up 15 digs. Se- on the Blue Devils’ first scoring Papandrea dropped back to pass singles and second singles, re- Westfield on October 15. nior Molly Williams added eight drive, which consisted of 15 plays and found running back Sean spectively. Katherine McKinley October 18, 2007: Raiders assists, four digs and one block, covering 70 yards and ended Trotter, who had beat his man. and Melissa Morawski won at sec- Brittney Veeck and Cassy Valdes and junior setter/Co-Captain Tara with Murray’s three-yard bash Papandrea delivered a beautiful ond doubles. finished 2-3 last year to lead the Daly recorded 14 assists. Page S-9 Thursday, October 22, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Raiders’ Late Goal Overcomes Blue Devils in Girls Soccer, 1-0 Page S-18 Thursday, October 22, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Minutemen Find Mark, Down Raider Boys in Soccer Clash, 1-0 Page S-22 Thursday, October 22, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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BrH2O Panthers Defeat Blue Devil Gridders, 27-14 – photos by Dale Horton

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BrH2O Panthers Defeat Blue Devil Gridders, 27-14 – photos by Dale Horton