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Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, December 21, 2017 OUR 127th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 51-2017 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR

Jim O’Connor for The Westfield Leader First Half 2017, Jan. Through May: ‘Watcher House’ Subdivision Rejected; Smith Sworn In As Scotch Plains Mayor; Rubin Named Cranford Super.

JANUARY now control by a 3-to-2 margin. council to intervene in the hearing “by FEBRUARY street lamps in the downtown, and immigration and border security and Westfield The planning board elected long- threatening to expose alleged instances Westfield convert them to an LED street lamp in financial regulation, as well as the In his 12th State-of-the-Town ad- time member Joseph Doyle as chair- of misconduct by other members” of After serving as acting Westfield a style that would resemble the origi- president’s personal behavior and why dress on January 3, Mayor Andy Ski- man, a post he had held in previous the police department. “The govern- High School principal since August nal lamps. The township would see a Congress is not pressing for further bitsky focused on the downtown busi- years, and Paulette Coronato, another ing body is not going to be black- 2016, Derrick Nelson was appointed reduction in electricity costs of 70 to investigations into President Donald ness district, saying, “There are more long-time member, was chosen as vice- mailed into intervening in a police to the position on a permanent basis by 80 percent. Trump’s possible ties to Russia. strengths and positives than there are chairwoman. The board also formally disciplinary hearing,” Mr. Post stated. the board of education. Mayor Thomas Hannen, Jr., Com- MARCH weaknesses and negatives. It may take adopted the township’s 2017 master Garwood The board also voted to allow tem- missioner Mary O’Connor, former Westfield a little time, but I am confident that we plan re-examination report. Democrats Jen Blumenstock and porary lights to be placed on Kehler mayor Dan Aschenbach and other rep- Westfield High School student Terry will emerge from this readjustment Nancy Bauer, Debora Brody, Marc Lazarow were sworn in as the Field again in 2017 to enable the resentatives of the Mayors Council DiFalco was killed on March 4 when period just as strong if not stronger Cynthia Clancy, Stephanie Suriani and newest members of the borough coun- Westfield Soccer Association to use Rahway River Watershed Flood Con- she was struck on Central Avenue by a than ever.” Second Ward Councilman Amy Winkler were sworn in as Scotch cil, while Councilwoman Sara Todisco the field at night. trol met with Reps. Leonard Lance (R- service vehicle driven by an off-duty Ken Donnelly, who was appointed in Plains-Fanwood Board of Education was named council president. The town council introduced an or- 7th) and Donald Payne, Jr. (D-10th) New Jersey State Police trooper. 2016 to fill an unexpired term and won members at the board’s reorganization Councilman Joseph Sarno resigned dinance to extend parking at all mu- and Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) The town council introduced the 2017 a special election in November 2016, meeting. from the search committee that was nicipal lots until 2 a.m. to allow time to urge the continued support of miti- municipal budget with expenditures was sworn in to complete the remain- The board of education authorized looking for a replacement for retiring for those traveling on the last train that gation of the Rahway River. totaling $42.8 million. Property taxes der of the term. the withdrawal of $6.1 million from police chief Bruce Underhill. Mr. Sarno arrives at 1:50 a.m. to exit the lots Mountainside were expected to increase by 1.49 per- The planning board denied an ap- the capital reserve fund and $1.5 mil- said the majority of municipalities in without incurring a ticket or other pen- Mayor Paul Mirabelli said the cent for the municipal portion of local plication filed by Derek Broaddus, lion from the maintenance reserve fund the state require testing for those inter- alty. borough’s new van to transport senior tax bills, with the average assessed home who sought approval to demolish the for projects at several schools during viewing for chief of police and that Wednesday night protests against citizens was officially put into opera- of $180,900 seeing an increase for home located at 657 Boulevard — the 2016-2017 year. candidates interview in front of the the repeal of the Affordable Care Act tion. municipal services of about $45. known as the “Watcher House” — and Fanwood entire governing body. Garwood cur- continued in front of Rep. Leonard Garwood Stewart Carey, principal at Roosevelt subdivide the property to construct Incumbent Democrats Tom Kranz rently does not require testing and Lance’s Westfield office on North Thirty water stations at Lincoln Intermediate School for more than 12 two new homes. and Kathy Mitchell, the longest-serv- candidates would be interviewed by Avenue. School were tested for lead and other years, announced his retirement after Gretchan Ohlig was unanimously ing borough council member in Fan- only the committee. “Candidates are Mayor Skibitsky announced that he impurities on February 17. 48 years in the Westfield school dis- re-elected as board of education presi- wood history, were sworn in to new picked, not tested,” Mr. Sarno said. would seek a fourth term in Novem- An ordinance adopted by the bor- trict. Jeanette Munoz, principal at dent, with Peggy Oster chosen as vice- three-year terms on the governing body. “To me, that is a broken system.” ber. ough council established promotion Jefferson Elementary School, said she president. The board also welcomed Councilman Kevin Boris was selected The borough council approved a Scotch Plains procedures for the rank of police chief. would leave after 15 years in that new member Michael Bielen, who was to serve as council president. settlement agreement related to The recreation commission reacted The procedure for hiring a new police position. sworn in along with Amy Root and The planning board appointed Mat- Garwood’s affordable-housing obli- enthusiastically to a proposal from the chief came under scrutiny after the Derek and Maria Broaddus, owners Brendan Galligan, who were both re- thew Juckes as chairman and Dennis gations. environmental commission to plant a announcement that Police Chief of the so-called “Watcher House,” lo- elected in November 2016. Sherry as vice-chairman. The planning board approved the wildflower meadow at the former Terry Underhill would retire in March. The cated on Boulevard, filed a lawsuit Westfield High School Principal Cranford renovation of the McDonald’s restau- Lou Zoo property. ordinance states that the borough de- against the town after the planning Peter Renwick, who went on paid Commissioner Thomas H. Hannen, rant on North Avenue. The township council enacted an sires to have a “promotional practice board in January rejected their appli- medical leave in March 2016, returned Jr., a Democrat, was sworn in as mayor County ordinance that prohibits part-time and for the position of police chief based cation to demolish the house and sub- to work in the school district, but served for 2017; Commissioner Patrick At the county freeholder board reor- appointed township employees and upon merit, experience, education, divide the land in order to build two instead as director of special projects, Giblin, also a Democrat, was chosen ganization meeting, Bruce Bergen was officials from receiving township-pro- demonstrated ability, interview and houses. an administrative role created espe- to serve as deputy mayor, and Com- sworn in for a second consecutive one- vided health benefits. record review” within the Garwood Scotch Plains cially for him by the board of educa- missioner Ann Dooley, a Republican, year term as chairman and Sergio Board of Education Business Ad- Police Department. All candidates for The township council introduced tion. Mr. Renwick announced that he began her first three-year term on the Granados was sworn in as vice-chair- ministrator Deborah Saridaki unveiled the position of police chief will need to the $25-million 2017 municipal bud- would resign from his new position in township committee, giving Demo- man. Incumbents Linda Carter and a tentative operating budget for the have served in Garwood as lieutenant get, which was to be financed in part February 2018, when he reaches 25 crats a 3-to-2 majority in 2017. Re- Bette Jane Kowalski, along with Mr. next school year of $91.35 million. or higher for at least three years. by a 1.97-percent, or 2.9-cent, increase years of public service and earns the publican Mary O’Connor was sworn Granados, were sworn in to fresh three- The planning board gave New County in the local property-tax rate, meaning right to increased state benefits. in to a second term on the committee. year terms. Cingular Wireless additional time, The county freeholders hired engi- the average homeowner would see an Several thousand men and women Patrick Lynch, Nicole Sherrin The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, beyond an April 30 deadline set in neers for a half dozen bridge replace- additional $35.44 on the municipal marched on January 21 from the train Kessler, Kristen Mallon and Catherine New York District, presented its $89- 2016, to complete the re-installation ment projects costing nearly $1.6 mil- portion of their tax bill. station to the North Avenue district Sheridan were sworn in as members of million tentatively selected plan for of its antennas atop PSE&G transmis- lion. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board office of Rep. Leonard Lance (R-21st, the board of education, which also flood risk management of the Rahway sion towers. County Manager Al Faella released of Education approved a tentative bud- Westfield) in an effort to highlight accepted the resignation of Ryan J. River Basin, extending from the Or- Fanwood his 2017 executive budget of $503.3 get of $95.03 million, with $88.1 mil- women’s issues. Cooper, who was appointed as Cran- ange Reservoir through Cranford and The environmental commission con- million, which called for $355.5 mil- lion to be financed via property taxes. Downtown Task Force Chairman ford township attorney. to Rahway. sidered applying for a grant to finance lion to be raised in taxes, an increase of The tax levy for Scotch Plains resi- Bill Heinbokel told The Westfield The township committee passed a The Rahway Valley Sewerage Au- the installation of a fence around the $10.2 million over 2016. dents is $68,349,592, with an average Leader that the group’s “primary fo- resolution authorizing the acquisition thority (RVSA) approved its 2017 Nature Center to keep deer out of the Region tax increase of $180.41 per home — cus has been listening to the needs of of 215-235 Birchwood Avenue for budget, which was 1.9 percent lower property. While several hundred persons pro- 2.2 percent more than 2016. The Fan- the community and trying to under- $18.5 million. than 2016, meaning that assessments The Fanwood Fire Department un- tested outside, Rep. Leonard Lance wood portion amounts to $19,743,815, stand what particular issues there are The planning board chose Kathleen on member towns would drop an aver- veiled its newly-purchased pumper (R-7th) faced a hostile crowd at a town with an average tax increase of $245.30 so that we can make whatever adjust- Murray as its chairwoman and Bobbi age 1.5 percent. truck. hall meeting at Raritan Valley Com- per home, or 3.47 percent over 2016. ments that need to be made so that we Anderson as vice-chairwoman. The county freeholders approved Cranford munity College as he answered ques- Planning Board Chairman Joseph can keep the vitality of the down- Mountainside a license agreement with the state The zoning board of adjustment tions from constituents about health Doyle said he wants the board’s rel- town.” Attorney Joshua McMahon, who Department of Transportation and denied an application seeking to open care, the environment, abortion rights, CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Scotch Plains represents a borough police officer Summit to allow Summit to develop a 7-Eleven convenience store at the Republican Alexander Smith was accused of misconduct, complained to the abandoned Rahway Valley Rail- corner of Lincoln and South Avenues. PAGE INDEX sworn in as mayor on January 1 and the borough council about systemic road into an elevated park similar to Cranford resident Karl Schlenker Regional ...... 2-3, 15 Education ...... 16 pledged to work “for the benefit of all police misconduct and accused coun- New York City’s Highline Park. Sum- was arrested and charged with robbery Editorial ...... 4-5, 15 Sports ...... 9-14 residents, whether you voted for me or cil members of “turning a blind eye” to mit Councilman Robert Rubino said at an Ohio bank. Police ...... 15 Real Estate .... 9-13 not.” His running-mate, Ted Spera, the problem. In a statement afterwards, the rail trail would connect county- The Downtown Management Cor- Community ... 6-7 A&E ...... 17-18 was sworn in as a member of the Borough Attorney John Post said Mr. owned Briant Park to downtown poration said it would cost at least Obituary ...... 6 township council, which Republicans McMahon had been trying to force the Summit. $550,000 to replace 396 Victorian WESTFIELD Congratulations to the Top Producers of the Month! The Deborah WEST Cathy Splinter Julie Murphy Citarella Team Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Top Listings Top Sales Top Team Cell: 908.398.7200 Cell: 908.415.6781 Cell: 908.577.0977 Westfield West Office • 600 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090 • 908.233.0065 • ColdwellBankerHomes.com © 2017 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. 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2017 Year In Review - January to May CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 evant subcommittees to start looking ness district. pected if the Scotch Plains-Fanwood faced Democratic challengers. Richard Buontempo. The planning board was briefed on into whether a community center Fanwood school budget was passed. Among the recommendations to The township committee passed a how it would undertake that prelimi- should be developed. Mayor Colleen Mahr told borough Cranford improve the downtown business dis- resolution to issue a request for pro- nary investigation into redeveloping The township council agreed to form council members she met with the More residential development in the trict that were presented to the town posals for the sale and redevelopment the downtown business district. Call- a downtown redevelopment commit- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Edu- downtown as a means to bring more council by Downtown Task Force of the property it purchased for some ing it “a wonderful opportunity for tee to advise the governing body about cation and that a $262 tax increase for patrons to the downtown was one of Chairman Bill Heinbokel were physi- $18 million at 215-235 Birchwood Scotch Plains,” redevelopment attor- ways to redevelop the downtown busi- the average assessed house was ex- the initiatives the Downtown Manage- cal improvements, amending the land Avenue. The committee also asked the ney Jeffrey Lehrer said the board’s ment Corporation included in its five- use ordinance, increasing building planning board to evaluate whether study would focus on an area that year outlook for the downtown busi- heights, changing signage laws, expe- the property should be designated an includes Park Avenue from East Sec- ness district. diting the approval process and add- area in need of redevelopment, which ond Street to Grand Street; East Sec- Scott Rubin was named superinten- ing and changing parking. the board did later in the month. ond Street from Park Avenue to just dent of schools for the period starting The council approved the $45.4- The committee approved the $22.7- before Flanders Avenue; Senger Place; July 1 and ending June 30, 2022. He million town budget for 2017, with million municipal budget, which in- and Westfield Avenue, Bartle Avenue replaced interim superintendent municipal property taxes increasing cludes a 1.18-percent increase in local and Grand Street from Park Avenue to Marilyn Birnbaum. 1.43 percent. The average assessed property taxes. The average assessed Forest Road. The process, which aims The $37.9-million municipal bud- home of $180,900 would see an in- home of $182,678 saw a $34 increase to identify properties that could poten- get for 2017 was introduced by the crease of about $45 in 2017 in the in municipal taxes in 2017. tially be designated as an area in need township committee. Property taxes municipal portion of their property- The board of education approved a of redevelopment, also was to include to finance municipal services was ex- tax bill. $65-million budget that resulted in a public hearings so that residents and pected to increase 1.4 percent, an in- Scotch Plains $270 tax increase on the average Cran- property owners could voice their opin- crease of $34.70 per average assessed Residents spoke to the Scotch Plains- ford home assessed at $181,000. ions. home. Fanwood Board of Education about Mountainside Fanwood Mountainside drainage and flooding problems re- Keith Turner and Deanna Andre The borough council adopted a capi- Borough Council President Keith lated to the recent installation of a sought re-election to the all-Republi- tal bond ordinance to appropriate funds Turner said each property owner in parking lot between School One and can borough council. of $1,335,000. Mountainside would see an average Park Middle School. Garwood Cranford January 26, 2017 property-tax increase of about $57, a Mayor Smith said he is “fully sup- Democratic Councilwoman Sara The board of education introduced 1.96-percent increase over 2016, for portive” of an idea to have the Union Todisco filed to run for re-election in a policy, urged by the police depart- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader municipal government purposes. County government finance some part November and was joined by running- ment, for bag inspection at board- PEACEFUL PROTEST...Women’s groups listen to Westfield Police Chief David Garwood of the expenses involved in towns’ mate Russ Graham, a former member sponsored extracurricular events such Wayman as they gather Saturday at the Westfield Train Station at the start of the Garwood Police Lieutenant James revaluation of properties. of the board of education. Councilman as high-school football and basketball Women’s March. Similar marches were also held in Trenton, Asbury Park, Wright was unanimously named by The latest effort to kick-start down- Louis Petruzzelli did not seek re-elec- games, wrestling matches and com- Pompton Plains and Wyckoff, as well as cities around the country, headlined by the council as the new police chief, town redevelopment got underway tion. They faced Republicans Richard mencement exercises, in an effort to the national march in Washington, D.C. replacing Chief Bruce Underhill. when the newly-formed downtown McCormack and Michael Collings. promote a safe environment by en- At a borough council meeting, resi- redevelopment committee held its first State Superior Court Judge Karen hancing safety and security at such dents voiced their frustration over park- meeting and the mayor called for a Cassidy approved the borough’s “fair events. ing shortfalls, specifically in the area redevelopment plan to be ready by share” housing plan, which includes The planning board voted to hire a of the Garwood Mall on South Av- October. 55 affordable units out of a total of 464 planner to study North Avenue in the enue. The strip mall’s owner, along The township council approved the new housing units. downtown area between the Riverside with business tenants in the mall, hired 2017 municipal budget as well as a MAY Inn and Bar Americana on the east- a security company to patrol the park- capital bond ordinance to finance vari- Westfield bound side, and from the gas station on ing lot and deny parking to those not ous projects and purchases. The $25.4- The town was approved for a the corner of Springfield Avenue to patronizing the shops. Patrons of adja- million township budget was financed $150,000, zero-interest loan to be used Puff ‘n Stuff on the westbound side, to cent businesses as well as tenants on in part by a 1.97-percent increase in for reconfiguring and paving Parking see if the area can be designated as Center Street reported being “ha- the local property-tax rate, meaning Lot 7, located across Central Avenue either an area in need of redevelopment rassed” by the security guards when the municipal portion of the average from the Post Office, as well as mak- or an area in need of rehabilitation. attempting to park in the mall’s lot, homeowner’s property-tax bill in- ing Lenox Avenue a one-way street Due to residents’ opposition, Trin- especially during heavy snowfalls that creased by just over $35. between Elmer Street and Central Av- ity Episcopal withdrew its application make on-street parking difficult. The planning board hoped to de- enue. to expand its parking lot. County velop some standards for businesses, The planning board’s site plan re- Mountainside The Union County freeholder board schools and churches seeking to have view subcommittee met to discuss the More than half a dozen residents heard from supporters and opponents LED signs outside of their buildings architecture for the redevelopment at expressed their concerns to the bor- of a proposed plan to construct 13- and forward those recommendations 120 Wychwood Road, which was ap- ough council about a proposed ordi- and-a-half miles of new trails in the to the township council for incorpora- proved for two homes in November nance to ban the feeding of feral cats. 2,000-acre Watchung Reservation spe- tion in a new sign ordinance. 2016. “One home, the old Gatehouse, The speakers questioned the use of January 12, 2017 cifically for mountain bikers. Fanwood will be restored using a similar if not public resources and staff to police the The county freeholders introduced Councilman Russell Huegel sought exact aesthetic,” said Town Planner feeding practices of volunteers, many Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader a $506.7-million budget for 2017 that reelection on the Democratic ticket Donald Sammet, while the other home of whom are caring for homeless cats, FIRST LOOK…Residents of the Boulevard get a look at a site drawing presented calls for $354.8 million to be raised in with Anthony Carter, a member of the will have a “colonial aesthetic.” while others expressed worries that for the first time at a Westfield Planning Board meeting. The applicant, Derek county taxes, a $9.5 million, or 2.75 recreation commission. Councilman The board of health discussed a pet cats who become lost might mis- Broaddus, owner of the controversial property located at 657 Boulevard, dubbed the “Watcher House,” sought approval to subdivide the property and construct percent, increase over 2016. Kevin Boris, a Democrat, did not seek possible new ordinance that would takenly be picked up as part of what two new homes. The board later rejected the application at its March meeting. Region re-election. Brian Walter, previously allow a restaurant rated unsatisfactory they described as “mass trapping.” Amidst recent incidents involving a the co-owner of the Chippery and Oh to be closed by the Westfield health Garwood swastika on a bathroom wall in a Brian’s, was the only candidate to file officer. An unsatisfactory ruling is en- The board of education approved Westfield elementary school and a for the Republicans. forced when the restaurant is in viola- its 2017-2018 budget of $9.01 mil- bomb threat made to the JCC of Cen- The borough council introduced its tion of one or numerous rules that lion, up $840,000 from the previous tral New Jersey in Scotch Plains, com- 2017 municipal budget of $10.2 mil- makes the restaurant an imminent threat year. The local tax levy increased by munity leaders said they were focus- lion, financed in part by a 2.6-percent to the public. The current ordinance $142,617 to $7,648,762, with a home ing on support and cooperation, rather increase in municipal property taxes. says that the restaurant can be asked to assessed at $100,000 paying about than division. The average assessed home of $87,759 voluntarily close until a health officer $66 more in taxes. APRIL saw a $60 increase in municipal taxes. agrees violations have been resolved. The council approved a resolution Westfield Cranford Mary Asfendis was appointed as the adopting the South Avenue-Transit Democrat Michelle Brindle filed her Deputy Mayor Patrick Giblin sought new principal at Roosevelt Intermedi- Oriented Redevelopment Plan, pursu- nominating petition to challenge Re- re-election on the Democratic ticket ate School, where she took over from ant to the Local Redevelopment and publican Mayor Andy Skibitsky in with Jean-Albert Maisonneuve against Stewart Carey. Mabel Huynh was ap- Housing Law. November. All four Republican coun- incumbent Republican Commissioner pointed assistant principal at Westfield County cil incumbents up for re-election also Andis Kalnins and his running mate, High School. Penny O’Donnell, a third- The county freeholder board grade teacher at Franklin Elementary adopted a 2017 budget of $506.7 mil- School, was named Elementary lion, with $354.9 million to be raised HOLIDAY SALE Teacher of the Year. via property taxes. The tax levy re- The Westfield High School base- sulted in tax increases in all 21 towns ball team won its 15th Union County in the county, ranging from a low of Tournament title after defeating the $8,903 in total in Kenilworth (exclud- May your holidays be joyful and bright. 30% Off Cranford Cougars. ing Winfield) to a high of $1,435,301 Scotch Plains in total county tax hikes in Westfield. December 1st thru 24th Several dozen residents from Scotch Persons addicted to opioids will be Plains and surrounding towns turned able to get treatment without facing Enjoy all the good moments that out at a township council meeting to any drug possession charges under a come with the season. Your friends at mostly voice their opposition to a pro- new pilot program unveiled by Union Allstate wish you the best this holiday posal to allow mountain biking in the County law enforcement officials. Watching Reservation. The freeholder board voted to re- season and look forward to serving The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board move 13-and-a-half miles of trails for you in 2018. of Education voted to approve a school mountain bikes as part of the trails budget of $95,027,098. master plan for the Watchung Reser- The board of education heard par- vation. ents’ concerns about the length of march- The county freeholders distributed Ron Bansky & Associates ing band practice and pleas that the nearly $2 million in infrastructure and 908-301-0711 hours be cut back next season. A Scotch senior center grants to county munici- Plains resident suggested that practice palities. 502 East Broad St for three hours, three times a week and The new Union County Courthouse Westfield Saturdays, was not reasonable. Cherry Street Annex opened its doors [email protected] After an extended discussion on the on May 22. NC& Jewelers pros and cons of eminent domain power, Region the council, on a split vote, approved a State Senate Judiciary Committee Nabig Sakr 908-233-3380 Carmen Cascao resolution authorizing the planning Chairman Nicholas Scutari (D-22nd, board to undertake a preliminary inves- Linden) said he will introduce legisla- One place to help with all 102 Quimby Street Westfield, NJ tigation into redeveloping a large por- tion to legalize the possession and your insurance needs. tion of the downtown business district. personal use of small amounts of mari- Holiday Hours: The resolution included language that juana in New Jersey for those who are will ultimately allow the township gov- age 21 and older. © 2015 Allstate Insurance Co. M T W Thurs & F: 10am to 7:30pm ernment to use “all of the powers” Republican U.S. Rep. Leonard

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USPS 485200 Thursday, December 21, 2017 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 58th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 51-2017 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR First Half 2017, Jan. Through May: Smith Sworn In As Scotch Plains Mayor

JANUARY Cynthia Clancy, Stephanie Suriani and palities in the state require testing for Westfield Amy Winkler were sworn in as Scotch those interviewing for chief of police In his 12th State-of-the-Town ad- Plains-Fanwood Board of Education and that candidates interview in front dress on January 3, Mayor Andy Ski- members at the board’s reorganiza- of the entire governing body. Garwood bitsky focused on the downtown busi- tion meeting. currently does not require testing and ness district, saying, “There are more The board of education authorized candidates would be interviewed by strengths and positives than there are the withdrawal of $6.1 million from only the committee. “Candidates are weaknesses and negatives. It may take the capital reserve fund and $1.5 mil- picked, not tested,” Mr. Sarno said. a little time, but I am confident that lion from the maintenance reserve “To me, that is a broken system.” we will emerge from this readjust- fund for projects at several schools The borough council approved a ment period just as strong if not stron- during the 2016-2017 year. settlement agreement related to ger than ever.” Second Ward Coun- Fanwood Garwood’s affordable-housing obli- cilman Ken Donnelly, who was ap- Incumbent Democrats Tom Kranz gations. pointed in 2016 to fill an unexpired and Kathy Mitchell, the longest-serv- The planning board approved the term and won a special election in ing borough council member in renovation of the McDonald’s res- November 2016, was sworn in to Fanwood history, were sworn in to taurant on North Avenue. complete the remainder of the term. new three-year terms on the govern- County The planning board denied an ap- ing body. Councilman Kevin Boris At the county freeholder board re- Courtesy of Tom Kranz plication filed by Derek Broaddus, was selected to serve as council presi- organization meeting, Bruce Bergen who sought approval to demolish the dent. was sworn in for a second consecu- The Fanwood Fire Department Terry DiFalco was killed on March 4 Scott Rubin was named superin- home located at 657 Boulevard — The planning board appointed tive one-year term as chairman and unveiled its newly-purchased pumper when she was struck on Central Av- tendent of schools for the period start- known as the “Watcher House” — Matthew Juckes as chairman and Sergio Granados was sworn in as truck. enue by a service vehicle driven by an ing July 1 and ending June 30, 2022. and subdivide the property to con- Dennis Sherry as vice-chairman. vice-chairman. Incumbents Linda Cranford off-duty New Jersey State Police He replaced interim superintendent struct two new homes. Cranford Carter and Bette Jane Kowalski, along The zoning board of adjustment trooper. Marilyn Birnbaum. Gretchan Ohlig was unanimously Commissioner Thomas H. Hannen, with Mr. Granados, were sworn in to denied an application seeking to open The town council introduced the The $37.9-million municipal bud- re-elected as board of education presi- Jr., a Democrat, was sworn in as mayor fresh three-year terms. a 7-Eleven convenience store at the 2017 municipal budget with expendi- get for 2017 was introduced by the dent, with Peggy Oster chosen as for 2017; Commissioner Patrick The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, corner of Lincoln and South Avenues. tures totaling $42.8 million. Property township committee. Property taxes vice-president. The board also wel- Giblin, also a Democrat, was chosen New York District, presented its $89- Cranford resident Karl Schlenker taxes were expected to increase by to finance municipal services was comed new member Michael Bielen, to serve as deputy mayor, and Com- million tentatively selected plan for was arrested and charged with rob- 1.49 percent for the municipal por- expected to increase 1.4 percent, an who was sworn in along with Amy missioner Ann Dooley, a Republican, flood risk management of the Rahway bery at an Ohio bank. tion of local tax bills, with the aver- increase of $34.70 per average as- Root and Brendan Galligan, who were began her first three-year term on the River Basin, extending from the Or- The Downtown Management Cor- age assessed home of $180,900 see- sessed home. both re-elected in November 2016. township committee, giving Demo- ange Reservoir through Cranford and poration said it would cost at least ing an increase for municipal ser- Mountainside Westfield High School Principal crats a 3-to-2 majority in 2017. Re- to Rahway. $550,000 to replace 396 Victorian vices of about $45. Borough Council President Keith Peter Renwick, who went on paid publican Mary O’Connor was sworn The Rahway Valley Sewerage Au- street lamps in the downtown, and Stewart Carey, principal at Turner said each property owner in medical leave in March 2016, re- in to a second term on the committee. thority (RVSA) approved its 2017 convert them to an LED street lamp in Roosevelt Intermediate School for Mountainside would see an average turned to work in the school district, Patrick Lynch, Nicole Sherrin budget, which was 1.9 percent lower a style that would resemble the origi- more than 12 years, announced his property-tax increase of about $57, a but served instead as director of spe- Kessler, Kristen Mallon and Catherine than 2016, meaning that assessments nal lamps. The township would see a retirement after 48 years in the 1.96-percent increase over 2016, for cial projects, an administrative role Sheridan were sworn in as members on member towns would drop an av- reduction in electricity costs of 70 to Westfield school district. Jeanette municipal government purposes. created especially for him by the board of the board of education, which also erage 1.5 percent. 80 percent. Munoz, principal at Jefferson Elemen- Garwood of education. Mr. Renwick announced accepted the resignation of Ryan J. The county freeholders approved a Mayor Thomas Hannen, Jr., Com- tary School, said she would leave Garwood Police Lieutenant James that he would resign from his new Cooper, who was appointed as license agreement with the state De- missioner Mary O’Connor, former after 15 years in that position. Wright was unanimously named by position in February 2018, when he Cranford township attorney. partment of Transportation and Sum- mayor Dan Aschenbach and other Derek and Maria Broaddus, own- the council as the new police chief, reaches 25 years of public service The township committee passed a mit to allow Summit to develop the representatives of the Mayors Coun- ers of the so-called “Watcher House,” replacing Chief Bruce Underhill. and earns the right to increased state resolution authorizing the acquisition abandoned Rahway Valley Railroad cil Rahway River Watershed Flood located on Boulevard, filed a lawsuit At a borough council meeting, resi- benefits. of 215-235 Birchwood Avenue for into an elevated park similar to New Control met with Reps. Leonard against the town after the planning dents voiced their frustration over Several thousand men and women $18.5 million. York City’s Highline Park. Summit Lance (R-7th) and Donald Payne, Jr. board in January rejected their appli- parking shortfalls, specifically in the marched on January 21 from the train The planning board chose Kathleen Councilman Robert Rubino said the (D-10th) and Sen. Robert Menendez cation to demolish the house and sub- area of the Garwood Mall on South station to the North Avenue district Murray as its chairwoman and Bobbi rail trail would connect county-owned (D-N.J.) to urge the continued sup- divide the land in order to build two Avenue. The strip mall’s owner, along office of Rep. Leonard Lance (R- Anderson as vice-chairwoman. Briant Park to downtown Summit. port of mitigation of the Rahway houses. with business tenants in the mall, hired 21st, Westfield) in an effort to high- Mountainside FEBRUARY River. Scotch Plains a security company to patrol the park- light women’s issues. Attorney Joshua McMahon, who Westfield Mountainside The township council introduced ing lot and deny parking to those not Downtown Task Force Chairman represents a borough police officer After serving as acting Westfield Mayor Paul Mirabelli said the the $25-million 2017 municipal bud- patronizing the shops. Patrons of ad- Bill Heinbokel told The Scotch accused of misconduct, complained High School principal since August borough’s new van to transport se- get, which was to be financed in part jacent businesses as well as tenants Plains-Fanwood Times that the to the borough council about sys- 2016, Derrick Nelson was appointed nior citizens was officially put into by a 1.97-percent, or 2.9-cent, in- on Center Street reported being “ha- group’s “primary focus has been lis- temic police misconduct and accused to the position on a permanent basis operation. crease in the local property-tax rate, rassed” by the security guards when tening to the needs of the community council members of “turning a blind by the board of education. Garwood meaning the average homeowner attempting to park in the mall’s lot, and trying to understand what par- eye” to the problem. In a statement The board also voted to allow tem- Thirty water stations at Lincoln would see an additional $35.44 on especially during heavy snowfalls that ticular issues there are so that we can afterwards, Borough Attorney John porary lights to be placed on Kehler School were tested for lead and other the municipal portion of their tax bill. make on-street parking difficult. make whatever adjustments that need Post said Mr. McMahon had been Field again in 2017 to enable the impurities on February 17. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board County to be made so that we can keep the trying to force the council to inter- Westfield Soccer Association to use An ordinance adopted by the bor- of Education approved a tentative The Union County freeholder board vitality of the downtown.” vene in the hearing “by threatening to the field at night. ough council established promotion budget of $95.03 million, with $88.1 heard from supporters and opponents Scotch Plains expose alleged instances of miscon- The town council introduced an procedures for the rank of police chief. million to be financed via property of a proposed plan to construct 13- Republican Alexander Smith was duct by other members” of the police ordinance to extend parking at all The procedure for hiring a new police taxes. The tax levy for Scotch Plains and-a-half miles of new trails in the sworn in as mayor on January 1 and department. “The governing body is municipal lots until 2 a.m. to allow chief came under scrutiny after the residents is $68,349,592, with an av- 2,000-acre Watchung Reservation pledged to work “for the benefit of all not going to be blackmailed into in- time for those traveling on the last announcement that Police Chief erage tax increase of $180.41 per specifically for mountain bikers. residents, whether you voted for me tervening in a police disciplinary hear- train that arrives at 1:50 a.m. to exit Underhill would retire in March. The home — 2.2 percent more than 2016. The county freeholders introduced or not.” His running-mate, Ted Spera, ing,” Mr. Post stated. the lots without incurring a ticket or ordinance states that the borough de- The Fanwood portion amounts to a $506.7-million budget for 2017 that was sworn in as a member of the Garwood other penalty. sires to have a “promotional practice $19,743,815, with an average tax in- calls for $354.8 million to be raised in township council, which Republicans Democrats Jen Blumenstock and Wednesday night protests against for the position of police chief based crease of $245.30 per home, or 3.47 county taxes, a $9.5 million, or 2.75 now control by a 3-to-2 margin. Marc Lazarow were sworn in as the the repeal of the Affordable Care Act upon merit, experience, education, percent over 2016. percent, increase over 2016. The planning board elected long- newest members of the borough coun- continued in front of Rep. Leonard demonstrated ability, interview and Planning Board Chairman Joseph Region time member Joseph Doyle as chair- cil, while Councilwoman Sara Lance’s Westfield office on North record review” within the Garwood Doyle said he wants the board’s rel- Amidst recent incidents involving man, a post he had held in previous Todisco was named council presi- Avenue. Police Department. All candidates for evant subcommittees to start looking a swastika on a bathroom wall in a years, and Paulette Coronato, another dent. Mayor Skibitsky announced that the position of police chief will need into whether a community center Westfield elementary school and a long-time member, was chosen as Councilman Joseph Sarno resigned he would seek a fourth term in No- to have served in Garwood as lieuten- should be developed. bomb threat made to the JCC of Cen- vice-chairwoman. The board also for- from the search committee that was vember. ant or higher for at least three years. The township council agreed to tral New Jersey in Scotch Plains, com- mally adopted the township’s 2017 looking for a replacement for retiring Scotch Plains County form a downtown redevelopment munity leaders said they were focus- master plan re-examination report. police chief Bruce Underhill. Mr. The recreation commission reacted The county freeholders hired engi- committee to advise the governing ing on support and cooperation, rather Nancy Bauer, Debora Brody, Sarno said the majority of munici- enthusiastically to a proposal from neers for a half dozen bridge replace- body about ways to redevelop the than division. the environmental commission to ment projects costing nearly $1.6 downtown business district. APRIL plant a wildflower meadow at the million. Fanwood Westfield former Terry Lou Zoo property. County Manager Al Faella released Mayor Colleen Mahr told borough Democrat Michelle Brindle filed The township council enacted an his 2017 executive budget of $503.3 council members she met with the her nominating petition to challenge ordinance that prohibits part-time and million, which called for $355.5 mil- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Republican Mayor Andy Skibitsky in appointed township employees and lion to be raised in taxes, an increase Education and that a $262 tax in- November. All four Republican coun- officials from receiving township-pro- of $10.2 million over 2016. crease for the average assessed house cil incumbents up for re-election also vided health benefits. Region was expected if the Scotch Plains- faced Democratic challengers. Board of Education Business Ad- While several hundred persons pro- Fanwood school budget was passed. Among the recommendations to ministrator Deborah Saridaki un- tested outside, Rep. Leonard Lance Cranford improve the downtown business dis- veiled a tentative operating budget (R-7th) faced a hostile crowd at a More residential development in trict that were presented to the town for the next school year of $91.35 town hall meeting at Raritan Valley the downtown as a means to bring council by Downtown Task Force million. Community College as he answered more patrons to the downtown was Chairman Bill Heinbokel were physi- The planning board gave New questions from constituents about one of the initiatives the Downtown cal improvements, amending the land Cingular Wireless additional time, health care, the environment, abor- Management Corporation included use ordinance, increasing building beyond an April 30 deadline set in tion rights, immigration and border in its five-year outlook for the down- heights, changing signage laws, ex- 2016, to complete the re-installation security and financial regulation, as town business district. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 of its antennas atop PSE&G trans- well as the president’s personal be- PAGE INDEX January 5, 2017 mission towers. havior and why Congress is not press- Fanwood ing for further investigations into Regional ...... 2-3, 15 Education ...... 16 The environmental commission President Donald Trump’s possible Editorial ...... 4-5, 15 Sports ...... 9-14 Courtesy of Township of Scotch Plains considered applying for a grant to ties to Russia. Police ...... 15 Real Estate .... 9-13 MAYOR SMITH…Al Smith takes the oath of office from Rep. Leonard Lance (R- finance the installation of a fence MARCH Community ... 6-7 A&E ...... 17-18 7th) to become the new mayor of Scotch Plains during the township’s reorgani- around the Nature Center to keep Westfield Obituary ...... 6 zation meeting. deer out of the property. Westfield High School student WESTFIELD Congratulations to the Top Producers of the Month! 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Scotch Plains - Fanwood Times only Page 8 Thursday, December 21, 2017 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication SCHILLER McMAHON CCIVILIVIL & CCRIMINALRIMINAL TRIAL ATTORNEYSATTORNEYS FFORMERORMER PRPROSECUTORSOSECUTORS 123 SOUTH AVENUE EAST • WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090 • SCHILLERMCMAHON.COM • 908.233.4840 Boris Saluted At Last Meeting on Council By FRED T. ROSSI end of this month. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times In other business, the fire depart- FANWOOD — Councilman ment welcomed three new members Russell Huegel said the revaluation — Michael Colineri, Vincenzo Bianco of borough properties may not take and Michael Buchney. place until 2019. He said tax maps At the start of the meeting, the have been submitted to state officials governing body saluted Councilman for approval, a process that could Kevin Boris, who was attending his take six months or more. The council final meeting after two terms on the will then have to hire an outside firm council dais. Mayor Mahr told Mr. to conduct the revaluations, meaning Boris he would be remembered for the actual process of examining and “your forthright approach to all as- assessing each property in Fanwood pects of municipal government” and could be delayed until 2019. said Mr. Boris’ “presence here will In other business at the council’s final definitely be missed.” Mr. Boris, who meeting of the year, Mayor Colleen Mahr chose not to seek a third term in said on Monday that equipment and November, thanked the residents and Jim O’Connor for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times vehicles being used by New Jersey his colleagues, and said it “has been a American Water Co. will be moved pleasure and an honor” to serve on from Elm Street to streets in Plainfield as the council. the utility’s work shifts from Fanwood to Councilwoman Kathy Mitchell said Year in Review - January to May Plainfield in the new year. funding options for a new library “are CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Several Elm Street residents spoke kind of on hold” until borough offi- about the equipment, which has been cials apply for a grant for funding pediting the approval process and $270 tax increase on the average Cran- approved a resolution authorizing the ough council about a proposed ordi- parked on their street for the past from the just-approved statewide li- adding and changing parking. ford home assessed at $181,000. planning board to undertake a pre- nance to ban the feeding of feral cats. several weeks while utility work was brary bond ordinance referendum. The council approved the $45.4- Mountainside liminary investigation into redevel- The speakers questioned the use of being done in Fanwood. With further She said the amount of state funding million town budget for 2017, with Keith Turner and Deanna Andre oping a large portion of the down- public resources and staff to police work planned for the first several received by Fanwood will determine municipal property taxes increasing sought re-election to the all-Republi- town business district. The resolution the feeding practices of volunteers, months of the new year across Terrill how big of a bond the borough ap- 1.43 percent. The average assessed can borough council. included language that will ultimately many of whom are caring for home- Road, the mayor said she secured proves. Nevertheless, she said it “will home of $180,900 would see an in- Garwood allow the township government to less cats, while others expressed wor- promises from the water company to be an exciting future for the library.” crease of about $45 in 2017 in the Democratic Councilwoman Sara use “all of the powers” provided by ries that pet cats who become lost move its equipment, and Borough The council’s annual reorganiza- municipal portion of their property- Todisco filed to run for re-election in the State Legislature “for use in a might mistakenly be picked up as part Administrator Eleanor McGovern tion meeting will be held on Monday, tax bill. November and was joined by run- redevelopment area, including the use of what they described as “mass trap- said everything should be out by the January 1. Scotch Plains ning-mate Russ Graham, a former of eminent domain.” ping.” Residents spoke to the Scotch member of the board of education. The planning board was briefed on Garwood Plains-Fanwood Board of Education Councilman Louis Petruzzelli did not how it would undertake that prelimi- The board of education approved about drainage and flooding prob- seek re-election. They faced Repub- nary investigation into redeveloping its 2017-2018 budget of $9.01 mil- lems related to the recent installation licans Richard McCormack and the downtown business district. Call- lion, up $840,000 from the previous of a parking lot between School One Michael Collings. ing it “a wonderful opportunity for year. The local tax levy increased by and Park Middle School. State Superior Court Judge Karen Scotch Plains,” redevelopment attor- $142,617 to $7,648,762, with a home Mayor Smith said he is “fully sup- Cassidy approved the borough’s “fair ney Jeffrey Lehrer said the board’s assessed at $100,000 paying about portive” of an idea to have the Union share” housing plan, which includes study would focus on an area that $66 more in taxes. County government finance some part 55 affordable units out of a total of includes Park Avenue from East Sec- The council approved a resolution of the expenses involved in towns’ 464 new housing units. ond Street to Grand Street; East Sec- adopting the South Avenue-Transit revaluation of properties. MAY ond Street from Park Avenue to just Oriented Redevelopment Plan, pur- The latest effort to kick-start down- Westfield before Flanders Avenue; Senger suant to the Local Redevelopment town redevelopment got underway The town was approved for a Place; and Westfield Avenue, Bartle and Housing Law. when the newly-formed downtown $150,000, zero-interest loan to be Avenue and Grand Street from Park County redevelopment committee held its first used for reconfiguring and paving Avenue to Forest Road. The process, The county freeholder board meeting and the mayor called for a Parking Lot 7, located across Central which aims to identify properties that adopted a 2017 budget of $506.7 redevelopment plan to be ready by Avenue from the Post Office, as well could potentially be designated as an million, with $354.9 million to be October. as making Lenox Avenue a one-way area in need of redevelopment, also raised via property taxes. The tax The township council approved the street between Elmer Street and Cen- was to include public hearings so that levy resulted in tax increases in all 21 April 6, 2017 2017 municipal budget as well as a tral Avenue. residents and property owners could towns in the county, ranging from a capital bond ordinance to finance The planning board’s site plan re- voice their opinions. low of $8,903 in total in Kenilworth Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times various projects and purchases. The view subcommittee met to discuss Fanwood (excluding Winfield) to a high of OBSTACLE COURSE FUN...Kids enjoy the Fun Race Obstacle Course prior to $25.4-million township budget was the architecture for the redevelop- The borough council adopted a $1,435,301 in total county tax hikes St. Bart’s 5K race Saturday morning at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman financed in part by a 1.97-percent ment at 120 Wychwood Road, which capital bond ordinance to appropri- in Westfield. Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. increase in the local property-tax rate, was approved for two homes in No- ate funds of $1,335,000. Persons addicted to opioids will be meaning the municipal portion of the vember 2016. “One home, the old Cranford able to get treatment without facing average homeowner’s property-tax Gatehouse, will be restored using a The board of education introduced any drug possession charges under a bill increased by just over $35. similar if not exact aesthetic,” said a policy, urged by the police depart- new pilot program unveiled by Union The planning board hoped to de- Town Planner Donald Sammet, while ment, for bag inspection at board- County law enforcement officials. velop some standards for businesses, the other home will have a “colonial sponsored extracurricular events such The freeholder board voted to re- schools and churches seeking to have aesthetic.” as high-school football and basket- move 13-and-a-half miles of trails for LED signs outside of their buildings The board of health discussed a ball games, wrestling matches and mountain bikes as part of the trails and forward those recommendations possible new ordinance that would commencement exercises, in an ef- master plan for the Watchung Reser- to the township council for incorpo- allow a restaurant rated unsatisfac- fort to promote a safe environment by vation. ration in a new sign ordinance. tory to be closed by the Westfield enhancing safety and security at such The county freeholders distributed Fanwood health officer. An unsatisfactory rul- events. nearly $2 million in infrastructure April 13, 2017 Councilman Russell Huegel sought ing is enforced when the restaurant is The planning board voted to hire a and senior center grants to county reelection on the Democratic ticket in violation of one or numerous rules planner to study North Avenue in the municipalities. Courtesy of Natalie DeAngelo/Direct Development with Anthony Carter, a member of the that makes the restaurant an immi- downtown area between the River- The new Union County Courthouse SUPPORT SPFHS FIELD HOCKEY...Members of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood recreation commission. Councilman nent threat to the public. The current side Inn and Bar Americana on the Cherry Street Annex opened its doors High School Girls Field Hockey team sell water and baked goods during the annual Kevin Boris, a Democrat, did not ordinance says that the restaurant can eastbound side, and from the gas sta- on May 22. Fanwood Easter Egg Hunt on April 8. seek re-election. Brian Walter, previ- be asked to voluntarily close until a tion on the corner of Springfield Av- Region ously the co-owner of the Chippery health officer agrees violations have enue to Puff ‘n Stuff on the west- State Senate Judiciary Committee and Oh Brian’s, was the only candi- been resolved. bound side, to see if the area can be Chairman Nicholas Scutari (D-22nd, HOLIDAY SALE date to file for the Republicans. Mary Asfendis was appointed as the designated as either an area in need of Linden) said he will introduce legis- The borough council introduced new principal at Roosevelt Intermedi- redevelopment or an area in need of lation to legalize the possession and its 2017 municipal budget of $10.2 ate School, where she took over from rehabilitation. personal use of small amounts of 30% Off million, financed in part by a 2.6- Stewart Carey. Mabel Huynh was ap- Due to residents’ opposition, Trin- marijuana in New Jersey for those percent increase in municipal prop- pointed assistant principal at Westfield ity Episcopal withdrew its applica- who are age 21 and older. erty taxes. The average assessed home High School. Penny O’Donnell, a third- tion to expand its parking lot. Republican U.S. Rep. Leonard December 1st thru 24th of $87,759 saw a $60 increase in grade teacher at Franklin Elementary Mountainside Lance (R-7th) held a town hall meet- municipal taxes. School, was named Elementary More than half a dozen residents ing at Union County College in Cranford Teacher of the Year. expressed their concerns to the bor- Cranford. Deputy Mayor Patrick Giblin The Westfield High School base- sought re-election on the Democratic ball team won its 15th Union County ticket with Jean-Albert Maisonneuve Tournament title after defeating the against incumbent Republican Com- Cranford Cougars. missioner Andis Kalnins and his run- Scotch Plains ning mate, Richard Buontempo. Several dozen residents from The township committee passed a Scotch Plains and surrounding towns resolution to issue a request for pro- turned out at a township council meet- posals for the sale and redevelop- ing to mostly voice their opposition ment of the property it purchased for to a proposal to allow mountain bik- some $18 million at 215-235 ing in the Watching Reservation. Birchwood Avenue. The committee The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board also asked the planning board to evalu- of Education voted to approve a ate whether the property should be school budget of $95,027,098. NC& Jewelers designated an area in need of redevel- The board of education heard par- opment, which the board did later in ents’ concerns about the length of Nabig Sakr 908-233-3380 Carmen Cascao the month. marching band practice and pleas that The committee approved the $22.7- the hours be cut back next season. A 102 Quimby Street Westfield, NJ million municipal budget, which in- Scotch Plains resident suggested that cludes a 1.18-percent increase in lo- practice for three hours, three times a Holiday Hours: cal property taxes. The average as- week and Saturdays, was not reason- March 5, 2017 sessed home of $182,678 saw a $34 able. M T W Thurs & F: 10am to 7:30pm Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times increase in municipal taxes in 2017. After an extended discussion on PERFECT SCRAMBLED EGGS...Stephen makes scrambled eggs as Lance Saturday 10am to 5:30pm • Christmas Eve: 9am to 3pm The board of education approved a the pros and cons of eminent domain Booth watches during the Scotch Plains Lions Club’s annual pancake breakfast $65-million budget that resulted in a power, the council, on a split vote, at the Scotch Hills Country Club.

A Interested in a senior living lifestyle that honors the way you live and embraces ޜÕÀ}œ>ÃvœÀÌ ivÕÌÕÀi¶9œÕ½w˜`Ì ˆÃ>˜`“œÀi>ÌƂÀLœÀi˜° You CALL 800-390-3049 FOR A PERSONAL APPOINTMENT TODAY. -CENTRIC LIFESTYLE For All. Welcoming ALL. Embracing YOU. 100 Monroe Street | Bridgewater, NJ 08807 | ArborGlen.org Sponsored by Friends Retirement Concepts, Inc. Page 2 Thursday, December 21, 2017 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION DJ Salvante Begins Tenure Courthouse Jury Room As Recreation Director Getting $360,000 Upgrade By MICHAEL BONACCORSO tained. Recreation Commission Vice-Chair- By PAUL J. PEYTON cluding the Watchung Reservation, which Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times man Alfonse Akins said he had concerns Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times is county-owned, were included follow- SCOTCH PLAINS — The township’s with a concrete base. He said a concrete COUNTY — The Union County Free- ing a request from the town in which they new recreation director was introduced to base would be a deal-breaker for his sup- holders are expected to vote tonight to are located. He said a request from the the recreation commission on Monday port regarding the project moving forward. award a $360,000 contract for improve- town of Hillside asking for the county’s night. DJ Salvante replaces Matt Mercurio The commission will include more ments to the jury waiting room at the help would help expedite the matter. who resigned after just a year to assume meetings in its projected 2018 meeting Union County Courthouse in Elizabeth. Mr. Bernier said the county will be the recreation director position in his home- schedule. An action item or voted deci- Joseph Graziano, director of the De- assisting Plainfield with its deer problem town of Old Bridge. Mr. Salvante was sion will be at the top of each agenda. Mr. partment of Engineering, Public Works after the city council approved a deer- most recently recreation director in Union. Walsh said the change will provide a and Facilities Management, said part of management program at its December 11 Mr. Salvante was present at Monday’s systematic approach to addressing pro- the courthouse tower staircase project meeting. recreation commission meeting, prepar- gram decisions. will be going through the existing jury Also discussed at Thursday’s meeting, ing for his transition into the role. Mr. room. The county is adding a second per the office of the county clerk, was Salvante will begin overseeing depart- Westfield Reorg. on stairwell that will go from the top of the contracts for the printing of election bal- ment operations in January, including 100-year-old courthouse tower down to lots. Among them is a $533,074, two- recreation commission meetings. Tues, Jan. 2 at 6 P.M. the ground floor in order that the facility year contract with B&B Press of Lebanon meets current state fire code requirements. to print the mail-in and provisional bal- “Out of the 40 some odd résumés re- WESTFIELD — Westfield’s town Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader and The Times viewed, Mr. Salvante was by far the most council Reorganization meeting will be HERE COMES SANTA...Santa rides of the front of a Fanwood fire engine during Mr. Graziano said the county is doing lots for the 2018 and 2019 primary, gen- qualified. He is a great fit for our town,” held on Tuesday, January 2, at 6 p.m., at Saturday’s Santa Parade, an annual tradition in the borough. With his helpers some of the work in-house with county eral and school board elections. The con- Recreation Commission Chairman Mike the municipal building, 425 East Broad from the Fire Department, Rescue Squad and PBA Local 123, Santa delivered employees. He said the current jury room tract runs from February 1, 2018 through Walsh said. Street. This will be the first meeting of the more than 1,000 gifts to about 380 homes across town. holds 160 people with only one form of January 31, 2020. Deputy County Clerk Mr. Walsh said Mr. Salvante is ac- year with newly-elected Mayor Shelley entry and exit and no restrooms. The new Nicole DiRado said the contract includes knowledged for his professional experi- Brindle and council members Linda room, which will be located downstairs two special elections if needed. ence in Essex County, having been super- Habgood, Mike Dardia, David Contract in the new courthouse annex, will hold Freeholder Estrada also questioned an visor of the Essex County Parks Depart- and Dawn Mackey, joining existing coun- Kalnins Says Good-Bye; 260 jurors and will have restrooms and $853,000 change order in the contract for ment and facility manager of the Turtle cil members Frank Arena, Jo Ann Neylan, improved ingress and egress. the renovation of the Warinanco Park Back Zoo, alongside previous work ex- Mark LoGrippo and Doug Stokes. Mr. Graziano said the county’s “in- ice-skating rink. Armando Sanchez, di- perience with the Seton Hall University At this meeting, the positions ap- Stiansen Promoted to Sgt. kind” work will total around $314,000. rector of recreational facilities, said 84 athletics department. pointed to fill the vacancies on the cur- “So we are basically splitting the work percent of the change order was the result rent boards and commissions will be By CHRISTINA M. HINKE vacation carry-over requests. with the contractor,” he said. of “unforeseen circumstances” such as “Thank you for the opportunity. I’ve Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times been getting my hands dirty visiting the announced. Over 400 submissions were Maureen Tinen resigned as an owner Also on tonight’s regular meeting “unsuitable soils” found during the exca- brick and mortar recreation facilities received from Westfield residents CRANFORD — The Cranford Police member of the Downtown District Man- agenda will be a resolution to approve the vation of the site for the foundation of the (parks and fields) and learning about through the open application process. Department (CPD) advanced Thomas agement Corporation. county’s deer management program for new field house building. He said that everything Scotch Plains has to offer,” Mayor Brindle also will give the annual Stiansen to sergeant, and appointed three Also, $9.7 million of general improve- sometime between January 1 and Febru- alone amounted to an additional Mr. Salvante said. State of the Town address. All residents new probationary patrolmen to the police ment bonds were authorized to be pub- ary 10, the state’s shotgun season. The $200,000, “in order to stabilize the site to In other business, it was announced are invited by the council to attend. force at the township committee’s offi- lished for sale and also were authorized to program, which utilizes licensed hunters support the (new) building.” that a new program proposal form will be cial meeting Tuesday. be combined into a single-issue bond. per guidelines set by the state’s Fish and In addition, PSE&G said the building available for any interested person who Free Parking Offered Sgt. Stiansen has advanced from a The funds were slated over the last de- Game division, will include the Watchung lacked sufficient load for the upgrade of may want to present a program before the detective in the investigations division. cade for a variety of improvements within and Ash Brook Reservations, Nomahegan the electrical systems. Also, the water recreation commission. The form will be In Westfield Until Jan. 1 He is a recipient of the New Jersey State the township, including road resurfacing, Park, Lenape Park, the Summit portion of company requested an additional line off available in January. The form will list WESTFIELD — The Town of Westfield Police Valor Award, and was recognized park improvements, building improve- Passaic River Park, Oak Ridge Park and the street to support the new building in the procedure for getting a program re- is providing complimentary parking at by the New Jersey State Assembly for his ments, recreation improvements, brook the Hawk Rise Sanctuary. The estimated order to separate the potable water and viewed, presented and approved. Adding designated on-street meters and parking effort leading to the arrest of a serial and river improvements, and the acquisi- cost for the program is $6,700. fire suppression systems so they are not the procedure to the form was suggested lots through January 1. The meters and the burglar, Police Chief Ryan Greco said. tion of the Solomon Schechter school, Freeholder Angel Estrada said he has run off the same water main. by Commissioner Luisa Bianco. pay stations will be covered during this Ryan McSharry, Nicholas Cook and among other items. been receiving complaints from Hillside The $7.9-million modernized A formal presentation will be made time, and free parking is available for up to Christopher Gross were sworn in as pro- A $370,000 contract was awarded to S. residents of deer sightings. Dan Bernier, Warinanco Sports Center includes a new before the softball batting cage is decided two hours at on-street metered spaces and bationary patrolmen, bringing the de- Brothers for a new traffic signal at North director of park planning and environ- 11,0000-square-foot field house. upon. Mr. Walsh stated it is unclear to the up to four hours in the pay station lots. partment to a total of 52 officers. Union Avenue and Alden Street, as well mental services, said all the areas in- The board will also vote tonight on commission how the batting cage will be The town is enforcing the time limits, Tuesday was the last committee meet- as repaving of the road and handicapped cluded in the deer-management plan, ex- raises for themselves and department financed, what it will look like aestheti- so anyone exceeding the time limits may ing Andis Kalnins will sit in as a commis- ramps. cally, or by who and how it will be main- be ticketed. sioner, after serving six years on the com- The committee agreed to continue con- mittee, including three years as mayor. tributing to the annual payment of $20,000 Board Gets Presentation His fellow Republican commissioner, for a cost-sharing agreement with the Mary O’Connor, recognized Mr. Kalnins members of the Mayors Council. for his service and dedication to the town- A contract for winterizing and startup On 298-Unit Building ship. She cited Mr. Kalnins’ accomplish- of the Centennial Avenue and Orange ments, noting his efforts that put in place Avenue Outdoor Pools for the 2017-2018 By MICHAEL BONACCORSO Cafes and restaurants are probable possi- a road resurfacing schedule, supporting and 2018-2019 seasons was approved, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times bilities, he added. pedestrian safety and police, reducing totaling about $150,000 for the two peri- GARWOOD — Russo Development’s Two different color bricks, masonry density at 215-235 Birchwood Avenue, ods. Part of the cost is for new filters for attorney, Christopher H. Minks, gave a variations, and several other diverse de- and his work on the Mayors Council the Orange Avenue Pool, Commissioner presentation to the Garwood Planning sign aesthetics have been proposed in Rahway River Flood Control (Mayors Ann Dooley said during the committee’s Board last Thursday for the South Av- illustrations presented by Mr. Johnson. Council). workshop meeting Monday. enue I site plan application. The pro- He said the design goal is to make the “He treated everyone with respect and In closing on Tuesday evening, Mayor posed building will include 298 apart- building complement the borough’s ex- was always willing to help out and lend a Thomas Hannen, Jr. made note of the ment units, with 19,366 square feet set isting architectural aesthetic. hand,” Commissioner O’Connor said. Menorah Lighting that took place Sun- aside for retail space. Garwood Mayor Charles Lombardo said “I hope I did some good over the last day night. “I couldn’t help but think that Mr. Minks called upon testimony from he wanted to thank the joint committee for six years,” Commissioner Kalnins said. with the respect we pay towards Hanuk- Minno Wasko Architects and Planners its efforts at moving the site-plan review He thanked commissioners and mayors kah and the Christmas season in the time senior associate Stuart A. Johnson and along to adhere to court-set timelines while who he served with over the years, mu- of year when there is the least light avail- Melillo + Bauer Associates landscape keeping the borough’s interest in mind. nicipal staff and department heads, and able in the northern hemisphere, these architect John T. Duda. Mr. Minks will The application includes variance re- he especially noted former Township two faiths have gotten together to light up continue testimony at January’s planning lief requests for associated variances, in- Clerk Tara Rowley, calling her “the best our world and light up our lives...with all board meeting before a final site plan is cluding expanding several parking spots clerk ever.” Commissioner Kalnins also the troubles in the world, this is some- recommended to the borough council. by six inches, sizing parking spots at 9- thanked the residents who supported him. thing special.” “We have overcome many hurdles and by-18 square feet instead of the initially The governing body’sreorganization Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader and The Times “There is one thing about Cranford, is disagreements; reviewing and revising proposed 8.5-by-18 square feet. CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS BACK IN CRANFORD...Christmas decora- people care,” Mr. Kalnins said. Commis- meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January the plan. All to the good of bettering the Mr. Minks said the variances are for tions are back up on the Cranford train trestle after NJ Transit officials reversed sioner Kalnins, with tears in his eyes, 2. plan,” said Mr. Minks. “minor deviations” to the proposed site a decision to have towns pay a fee to install the lights on NJ Transit property then thanked his family. Reminding the planning board he has plan, as he emphasized the applicant is following a call by The Westfield Leader and Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to During the business portion of the LEADER/TIMES shopped in Garwood, often utilizing the not seeking bulk variances, infrastruc- Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield). The newspaper was told there meeting, Commissioner Ann Dooley ab- downtown business district, Mr. Minks said, ture waivers, any infringement on set- is no fee to put up the decorations, but an NJ Transit supervisor should be stained and Deputy Mayor Patrick Giblin CLASSIFIED ADS PAY “we really want to be your good neighbors.” backs, nor building height increases. present to oversee the installation. voted against a resolution allowing 2017 The proposed building will have an on-site leasing office, on-site amenities Coleman Comments on for residents including a fitness facility and pool, a parking deck enclosed by the Rejection of Garrett building on three sides, and an open WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congress- The Partners of plaza, according to the planning board woman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D- application. The parking garage will be 12th) released a statement following the wrapped on three sides, meaning the ga- Senate Committee on Banking, Housing Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC rage will only be visible to the railroad and Urban Affairs rejecting the nomina- tracks, stated Mr. Johnson. Evergreen tion of former New Jersey congressman trees will be planted to grow vertical to Scott Garrett to lead the Export Import the parking garage, Mr. Duda said. Bank in a 10-to-13 vote: congratulate From the streetscape view, a three- “In rejecting the nomination of Scott story residential façade will be visible, Garrett to lead the Export-Import Bank of with retail space set aside for patrons the United States, Senators – both Demo- entering from the sidewalks. The fourth crats and Republicans, alike – affirm how residential floor will be set back to re- damaging his leadership would be to this move a towering building aesthetic, stated vital agency. Throughout his tenure in Anne Marie Bramnick Mr. Johnson. Congress, Mr. Garrett led the charge to Mr. Johnson said the type of busi- oppose ExIm, so, it defies logic that he nesses that will eventually occupy the would ever be considered to lead the bank retail space will differ depending on the with the opportunity to sabotage it from apartments’ occupant demographics. within...” on her appointment as a Superior Court Judge

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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 Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Diction Deception Francis P. Church wrote the fol- The most real things in the world are Members of: Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce lowing editorial in response to a let- those that neither children nor men Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association ter written by Virginia O’Hanlon. The can see. Did you ever see fairies danc- with four definitions – only one is cor- letter was published in the New York ing on the lawn? Of course not, but rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey sharp enough to discern this deception of Sun in 1897. that’s no proof that they are not there. diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West * * * * * Nobody can conceive or imagine all If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Dear Editor, the wonders there are unseen and guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 I am 8 years old. Some of my little unseeable in the world. vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at friends say there is no Santa Claus. You tear apart the baby’s rattle and you get all four – You must have a lot of free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Papa says, “If you see it in The Sun, see what makes the noise inside, but it’s so.” Please tell me the truth, is there is a veil covering the unseen All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. come from the board game Diction there a Santa Claus? world which not the strongest man, Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman Virginia O’Hanlon nor even the united strength of all the Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER * * * * * strongest men that ever lived could 1. Schnorrer – A beggar Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo Virginia, your little friends are tear apart. Only faith, poetry, love, 2. Hamirostrate – Hook-beaked COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION wrong. They have been affected by romance, can push aside that curtain 3. Toper – A drunkard Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly the skepticism of a skeptical age. and view and picture the supernatural 4. Rouke – To squat EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS They do not believe except they see. beauty and glory beyond. Is it all They think that nothing can be which real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world ROUN is not comprehensible by their little there is nothing else real and abiding. 1. Grief, sorrow SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe 2. To coil or wind round One-year – $36 • Two-year – $68 • Three-year – $99 minds. All minds, Virginia, whether No Santa Claus! Thank God! He 3. To rub thoroughly they be men’s or children’s, are little. lives and lives forever. A thousand 4. To whisper In this great universe of ours, man is years from now, Virginia, nay 10 times TRANSMOGRIFY a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect 10,000 years from now, he will con- 1. To rapidly change in density; solidi- as compared with the boundless world tinue to make glad the heart of child- fying about him, as measured by the intel- hood. 2. Toss; pelt with rocks ligence capable of grasping the whole 3. To transform completely, especially in the grotesque manner of truth and knowledge. 4. To separate or pass through Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. SURN He exists as certainly as love and 1. The hawk owl generosity and devotion exist, and 2. Relating to pigs; swine you know that they abound and give 3. Wild strawberries to your life its highest beauty and joy. 4. To ridicule; prod ASCIAN Alas! How dreary would be the world 1. Harsh in taste, acrid if there were no Santa Claus! It would 2. A person who casts no shadow at be as dreary as if there were no noon Virginias. There would be no child- 3. A short, thick stick of wood used as like faith then, no poetry, no romance a weapon to make tolerable this existence. We 4. Roily; muddy; filthy should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The external light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies. You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christ- mas eve to catch Santa Claus, but I Tried to be Careful, Mr. Jones; even if you did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is Thank You Santa for Understanding no sign that there is no Santa Claus. ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, When I was a young boy, admittedly a long time It must have been the right thing to do because Letters to ago, Christmastime was a time of great joy, wonder- Santa did get me the Lionel train that I had so longed Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas the Editor ment, warmth and merriment. True, Santa Claus was for. And next year I got the red Western Flyer Major Henry Livingston, Jr. (1748-1828) on my mind. I thought I’d been good bicycle. the roof The prancing and pawing of ’Twas the night before Christmas, each little hoof. As I drew in my hand, Rep. Leonard Lance most of the year and that Santa would Christmas then was also such a when all through the house, Not a and was turning around, Down the be good to me. happy time of the year – everyone creature was stirring, not even a chimney St. Nicholas came with a Failed Miserably He’d understand that when I broke smiled and wished all a Merry Christ- mouse; The stockings were hung by bound. John Byers, United States Repre- Mr. Jones’ window with the foul ball mas and a Happy New Year. For a the chimney with care, In hopes that He was dressed all in fur, from his sentative Leonard Lance’s Chief of that it was an accident. I was sure moment at least, there was “Peace on St. Nicholas soon would be there; head to his foot, And his clothes were Staff, offers a lame excuse for his boss’ vote to move the GOP’s repul- Santa would also understand that Earth and Goodwill Towards Men.” The children were nestled all snug all tarnished with ashes and soot; A in their beds, While visions of sugar- bundle of toys he had flung on his sive tax bill to a conference commit- when we heard the shattering glass, I didn’t understand political cor- tee. Mr. Byers says that Mr. Lance plums danced in their heads; And back, And he looked like a ped- was seeking to “preserve(s) the full there was a moment of panic. Yes, we rectness back then. The only thing I mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I dler just opening his pack. all ran and even thought we’d get believed was that “Merry Christmas” SALT dedication and ensure(s) New in my cap, Had just settled His eyes — how they Jerseyans see the same tax relief prom- away with it – undiscovered. was the warmest possible greeting down for a long winter’s nap, twinkled! His dimples how ised to other states.” Our mothers knew about that bro- that one person could give to an- When out on the lawn merry! His cheeks were like This awkward sentence is no sub- ken window before we even got other. It was only pure good in the there arose such a clatter, I roses, his nose like a cherry! stantive rationale for the vote, and the home. A stern lecture and direct or- intent. sprang from the bed to see His droll little mouth was bottom line, Mr. Byers, is that Mr. ders to go over to Mr. Jones and Well, after all those years, I might what was the matter. Away drawn up like a bow, And Lance failed miserably in his stated to the window I flew like the beard of his chin was intention. Mr. Lance’s party has stuck confess that I did it – that’s what I have broken a few other windows a flash, Tore open the shut- as white as the snow; it [to] him, and more importantly, his got. Mr. Jones tried to be very stern The first time I saw Santa Claus since – but I always owned up. I tried ters and threw up the sash. The stump of a pipe he constituents. and asked if I’d rake and weed his to be careful, Mr. Jones. And thank The moon on the breast held tight in his teeth, And Bill Gottdenker garden to help pay for it. I did. you Santa for understanding. I still think it’s okay to of the new-fallen snow the smoke it encircled his Mountainside He then thanked me for owning up and asked that say “Merry Christmas.” Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects head like a wreath; He had a broad I be more careful next time. I think he even smiled, In the warmest sense, Merry Christmas everyone below; When, what to my wondering face and a little round belly, That GET OUT THE MILK now that I look back on it. – and Happy New Year! eyes should appear, But a miniature shook, when he laughed like a bowl- sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer, ful of jelly. AND COOKIES With a little old driver, so lively and He was chubby and plump, a right quick, I knew in a moment it must be jolly old elf, And I laughed when I Bah, Humbug! Ebenezer Scrooge; St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of coursers they came, And he whistled, his eye and a twist of his head, Soon and shouted, and called them by name; gave me to know I had nothing to “Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, dread; It’s Not the Ghosts of Christmas Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! on He spoke not a word, but went Be not like Ebenezer Scrooge, with his snorting of the wintry snow. The boughs against your window- Cupid! on, Donder and Blitzen! To straight to his work, And filled all the “Bah, Humbug,” declaring that Christmas is a fraud. panes are really from the inside, boughs of holly, as the top of the porch! To the top of the stockings; then turned with a jerk, Be neither like his forlorn clerk Bob Cratchit, who is part of the wonderment embodied in symbolism of wall! Now dash away! Dash away! And laying his finger aside of his about to be deprived of Christmas joy, no gift, no your Christmas tree. Dash away all!” nose, And giving a nod, up the chim- As dry leaves that before the wild ney he rose; holiday. The bells ringing at your door do not foretell of the hurricane fly, When they meet with He sprang to his sleigh, to his team Should you hear all the bells in three ghosts; they are a harbinger an obstacle, mount to the sky, So up to gave a whistle, And away they all your house ringing loudly and fear of your neighbors calling with good the house-top the coursers they flew, flew like the down of a thistle. But I of chains clanking while perceiv- cheer, laden with all the fixings for With the sleigh full of toys, and St. heard him exclaim, ere he drove out ing an eerie red glow, think not of holiday eggnog to dip your ginger- Nicholas too. of sight, “Happy Christmas to all, and the supernatural, Marley’s – the bread man. Their voices caroling And then, in a twinkling, I heard on to all a good-night!” ghosts of Christmas Past, Christ- are the sounds outside. mas Present and Christmas Future. Be in the best of cheer this Christ- Think not of the strange voices mas season. and sounds outside – and the bang- Leave cookies and milk for Santa. ing at your door. Think not of the And if you know of a Bob Cratchit, winter wind howling, grating and then you know of a soul in need of scratching of the boughs against your windowpanes. a thoughtful gift. Lend your voice to the carolers’ Think not of the chilling draft sweeping from your refrain, even though out of practice, your perfor- chimney. Think not of the darkness or the gusting mance would otherwise bring disdain. snow. Build a snowman; find the coal for his eyes, a top Think instead of your friends and family, the joy of hat and carrot for his nose. the season and the anticipation of ‘ol St. Nick – he’ll Join the children on the block – they’ll show you plug the draft in his descent. For the chains clanking how to dream. are likely the harnesses jingling of the reindeer on Be not of fear, be of good cheer. your roof, and the eerie red glow is Rudolph and his Tis the season to be jolly. nose – his presence made possible by the warmth of A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 21, 2017 Page 5 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Be prosperous and well from Mary Jim O’Connor for The Westfield Leader and The Times Poppins and the staff at the Westfield Um- brella Company., Elvis, Elf, [email protected] Greetings Happy New Year May sugar plumbs be dancing in your head and your grog mug always be filled., Ba, Humbug, [email protected] Greetings Happy New Year Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christ- mas! May your new year be full of joy! Lauren; J.H.; Ainsley; Leah; Elizabeth and Gregory Barr, Lauren, Barr, [email protected] Ho Ho Ho Greetings Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 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The staff of Trinitas Regional Medical Greetings Wishing everyone a happy holiday and a healthy New Year. New Year with NJFO: Sunday December 31 at 7pm NJFO presents PUTTIN’ON Center wishes peace; health and happiness to all this Holiday Season. , Doug, TheIsoldiCollection.com, Frank, Isoldi, [email protected] THE RITZ; a cabaret-style celebration featuring soloists direct from Broad- Harris, [email protected] Merry Christmas way! www.njfestivalorchestra.org, Elizabeth, Ryan, Greetings Ho Ho Ho Wishing you every happiness this holiday season and throughout [email protected] Ho Ho Ho Wishing all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. the coming year., Jayne, Bernstein, [email protected] Happy New Year Health; Happiness and Peace, Hye-Young, Choi, [email protected] Happy New Year Ho Ho Ho Christmas brings family and friends together. It helps us Greetings Ho Ho Ho Seasons Greetings from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices appreciate the love in our lives we often take for granted. May the true meaning Happy New Year HAve A Happy and Merry Christmas, Rudolf, Reindeer, New Jersey Properties; Westfield Office!! Our Best Wishes for a very Merry of Christmas fill your heart and home with many blessings; especially the gifts [email protected] Christmas and all good things in 2018!!, Marge, Cuccaro, of love; peace; happiness; joy and kindness. Merry Christmas and Happy Happy New Year [email protected] Hannakah! The Passananti Family and Eileen Passananti; Coldwell Banker Merry Christmas Happy Holidays from the Coldwell Banker Westfield Happy New Year East , Eileen, Passananti, [email protected] East Office! Wishing all a joyous holiday season and a happy; healthy; and Merry Christmas Wishing all the joy of the Christmas season. Remember Happy New Year prosperous New Year!, Coldwell Banker, Westfield East Office, to look for the positives instead of the negatives then happiness will be able to Happy New Year Juxtapose Gallery would like to wish everyone the [email protected] find a much easier path to your house and heart. Merry Christmas and Happy happiest and healthiest holiday season! We are so grateful to be part of such an Ho Ho Ho New Year! , Dave, Corbin, [email protected] amazing community. Danielle; Gerri; Ron and Eileen, Danielle, D’Amico, Merry Christmas Joanne Womelsdorf & all the elves at SUPERIOR Greetings [email protected] INTERIORS Design Studio; wish all our clients and friends a Blessed Holiday Merry Christmas Wishing all health and happiness this Holiday Season- Greetings Season and a Wonderful New Year ! THANK YOU for all your loyal patronage good health and prosperity in 2018., Bernadette, Houston, Ho Ho Ho To all my clients and friends wishing you; peace and happiness ; as the studio celebrates our 25th ANNIVERSARY this year . THANK YOU [email protected] for the holidays and throughout the coming year ., Faten, Mahran, ! www.superiorinteriorsofnj.com, Joanne Womelsdorf, IFDA, allied ASID, Happy New Year [email protected] Womelsdorf, [email protected] Happy New Year Ho Ho Ho Greetings During the Holiday Season more than ever; our thoughts turn Happy New Year Wishing you all the Hope; Wonder; and Joy this Holiday gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. Thank You and Best Season and throughout the coming year! , Shari, Schuster, [email protected] Wishes for the Holiday Season. N&C Jewelers, Nabig, Sakr, Ho Ho Ho [email protected] Happy New Year From your friends at the corner of E.Broad & Mountain Merry Christmas Ave; Merry Christmas! The Presbyterian Church in Westfield wishes you a Merry Christmas Abundant Peace; Harmony and Joy to you and yours in holiday season filled with hope; love; joy and peace. Join us for worship on the coming year with warm wishes from Christopher Academy Scotch Plains Christmas Eve at 10am; 5pm; 8pm and 10pm in the sanctuary. , Amanda, Joria, and Westfield., Elissa, Young, [email protected] [email protected] Merry Christmas Greetings Greetings Merry Christmas and Happy Hannakah! May the joy of Christ- Ho Ho Ho Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas. Wishing all a safe and mas & Hanukkah bring you love; kindness; peace and the blessings of being joyous holiday season! , Paul, Peyton, [email protected] with your loved ones. And may 2018 see you healthy and prosperous. , Teri, Greetings Malone, [email protected] Greetings Merry Christmas to my mother and all my family; and friends Ho Ho Ho near and far; with best wishes to everyone for a happy and healthy 2018! , Greetings Sending a heartfelt Thank You to all of our current and past Suzette, Stalker, [email protected] clients; and Best Wishes for a wonderful Holiday Season and a very Happy Merry Christmas New Year; from all of us at CENTURY 21 Supreme Realty in Cranford NJ, Merry Christmas Friends: have a blessed Christmas from The Presbyterian Eugene, Wisniewski, [email protected] Church in Westfield, Susan, Dougherty, [email protected] Happy New Year Happy New Year Greetings The Contagious Drama Workshop wishes you a most wonderful Greetings Happiness and joy to WHS Key Club members!, Susan, Westfield Addams Tavern Closes season. May all your days be filled with creativity; joy; good health and love. Dougherty, [email protected] Be kind and calm and remember the best present you can give yourself and Happy New Year Temporarily for Modifications others is to Be Present! [email protected], Beth, Painter, Greetings Happy Holidays to all from the Kiwanis Club of Greater [email protected] Westfield!, Susan, Dougherty, [email protected] My name is Chip Grabowski, I am We are grateful for the understand- Greetings Happy New Year the owner of Addams Tavern. A close ing of all whose holiday events/reser- Greetings Happy Holidays to all from the Westfield United Fund; helping Ho Ho Ho On behalf of all of here at Westfield Community Players...Board mutual friend Jon Bramnick suggested vations have been rebooked at other Westfielders care for their less fortunate neighbors for 80 years. We wish of Directors; Production Staff; actors and voliunteers...we wish all of you the I reach out to you in regards to the Harvest venues, and we continue to everyone a joyous season and a Happy New Year!, Deirdre, Gelinne, very best of the upcoming holiday season and a healthful and prosperous New temporary closing of Addams. I have reach out to every guest with this [email protected] Year.....Steve Lemenille; WCP President , Steve, Lemenille, included a press release below which news. Many have shown such com- Merry Christmas [email protected] I hope informs all our supportive passion and understanding of this Happy New Year Happy Holidays & Happy New Year from your friends Happy New Year guests. Our goal is to complete the unfortunate situation. at the Westfield Animal Hospital! We look forward to seeing you and your furry Ho Ho Ho May the joys of family and friends be yours in abundance this landlords requirements and open back We are also extremely grateful for friends in 2018!, Dr. Anthony, Loomis, [email protected] holiday season and throughout the new year. Happy holidays from The Mavins up as soon as possible. My meeting the emails, social media posts, and 83 Paterson Road, Fanwood Group., Susan, Devaney, [email protected] with our sixty employees, ten days phone calls encouraging us to con- Greetings before Christmas was extremely dif- tinue to serve our guests. In addition, Happy New Year Wishing a Merry Christmas and a happy healthy New ficult. This dispute has been long and we thank the Town of Westfield and Year to all! -Villane Building & Development and families. , Villane , Builders, taxing. Any help you could lend we the entire community for your out- [email protected] would be extremely grateful for. Dear standing support. Ho Ho Ho Friends and Family of Addams Tav- We have relocated our 60 employ- Greetings From my family to yours; Merry Christmas & a happy prosper- ern, ees to other Harvest Restaurants to ous New Year filled with good health; laughter and love. Don Villane Weichert We unfortunately announce that ensure that none of our team mem- Realtors. , Don, Villane, [email protected] Addams Tavern must temporarily bers would be unemployed during Happy New Year close for business on Friday, Decem- this holiday season. Merry Christmas Joy to the World! Warm wishes for a very happy holiday ber 15, 2017, so that we can begin Harvest will continue to serve season; full of good cheer and kindness. Here’s to a Happy New Year for you construction of additional improve- through our other ten locations. and your family; bringing hope; good health and happiness to all. The Gates ments at the restaurant required by Please be on the lookout for further Family; Wende Devlin Gates; Coldwell Banker West. , Wende, Gates, our landlord. We are unsure how long information about our grand re-open- [email protected] this work will take, but we look for- ing! Happy New Year ward to the completion and re-open- Chip Grabowski ing of the Addams Tavern soon. Harvest CEO Happy Holidays from your friends at 1992 - 2017 • CELEBRATING 25 YEARS Westfield Animal Hospital! Think “Superior” For: • Expert Consultation Services 357 South Ave, East · Westfield, NJ • Space Planning / Room Layouts 908-233-6030 · westfieldanimal.com • Remodeling Services • All Interior Related Products: Come see why we are different! Furniture Floor Coverings "...Westfield Animal Hospital is a totally different atmosphere...So many times taking your animal to Lighting Window Treatments the vet is like going to a business. 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PUBLICATION Vigil Tonight In Cranford – Obituaries – Mario G. Incalicchio, 81, of Westfield; To Remember Homeless Remembered For His Sense of Humor Robert Benou Mario G. Incalicchio, 81, of brother-in-law, Emmett O’Hara of CRANFORD — A group of non- House the Homeless. “By doing this, Westfield, died peacefully on Mon- Mission Viejo, Calif.; beloved nieces profit agencies and interfaith congre- we make them present and redeem August 25, 1934 - December 10, 2017 day, December 11, 2017, at Overlook and nephews; his cousins, Mary gations will gather at the First Pres- ourselves.” Medical Center in Summit. Valitutto-Gaudiosi of Long Beach, byterian Church in Cranford tonight, “A homeless person feels invisible; Robert Benou dared greatly, over- woman who would become his life He was born in Fondi, Province of N.Y.; Daniel, Richard, and Diane Thursday, December 21, at 7 p.m., they have not only lost their home, coming adversity to create a life of partner, Gurli. Latina, Italy, on March 23, 1936, to Palladino; Mario Zampiello, Dorian for the second annual Homeless Me- they have lost their place to ‘be’ in the exuberant vitality. Indeed, Robert had met a soul mate the noted poet Giuseppe Incalicchio Zampiello, and Tamara Nixon of Vir- morial Vigil. The church is located at world. To have lived and died unno- Born in Alexandria, who would cast her for- and his wife, Maria. Mario moved ginia, and Filomena Nardelli, 11 Springfield Avenue. ticed is heartbreaking and unaccept- Egypt, Robert experi- tunes with a man of no with his family to the United States Vincenzo Incalicchio, David This event, which is open to the able. We must do better. At the vigil, enced a childhood with- nationality and no imme- when he was 10 years old. He gradu- Carlevale, and Carlo Carlevale of public, is held on the day with the we will recognize those who have out his mother, who died diate prospects. Robert ated from Staten Island’s Curtis High Fondi. In addition to his parents, he is least amount of daylight and the long- perished due to homelessness. Let us when Robert was seven and Gurli emigrated to the School and Baruch College. He met predeceased by three brothers, est night. This day has been chosen as continue our vigilance in acknowl- years old. With his older United States in 1958, first his beloved wife, Anne Marie, on Vincent, Fausto, and Bruno, and a a time to remember all homeless edging and advocating for those who brother, Raymond, Rob- living in Newark, where Staten Island, where they were wed in sister, Maria. people who died on the cold streets or are currently living in a homeless ert was sent to Victoria Robert pursued a degree 1970. The couple have lived in A Mass of Christian Burial was living in dangerous, abandoned build- situation,” she said. College at the age of eight. in electrical engineering. Westfield for the past 43 years. offered on Tuesday, December 19, at ings during the past year due to their Organizers in Camden, Bergen, Seeking refuge from the He went on to start a busi- Mario worked as a CPA and corpo- the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic lack of shelter or care. Hudson, Mercer and Middlesex fraught nature of board- ness that for the next 40 rate controller for AGS Computers, Church, 315 First Street, Westfield. “As people of faith, no matter what Counties are planning similar home- ing school life, Robert years would produce ad- in addition to serving as controller at Interment followed at Fairview Cem- our religious tradition or the house of less memorial and vigil events today. found solace in his stud- vanced electronic com- NYNEX, Robert Burton Assoc., H.J. etery, 1100 East Broad Street, worship we attend, it is our responsi- The Vigil in Union County comes ies and sailing the Medi- munication and guidances Baker & Bro., and Inflight Motion Westfield. bility to make serving those in need, on the heels of the second annual terranean as part of the Robert Benou components in defense of Pictures. Arrangements were by the Dooley especially the homeless, a priority Homeless Sabbath Weekend held Sea Scouts. By the age of his adopted country. He Mario is remembered by his family Colonial Funeral Home, 556 within our congregations,” said Skip across Union County December 15 to 14, he would be named the school’s traveled the world, formed profound and friends for his wonderful sense of Westfield Avenue, Westfield. Winter of the First Presbyterian 17. On the night of January 24, 2017, Head Prefect. friendships and gave generously of humor, tales of his experiences in In lieu of flowers, donations may Church in Cranford. 475 people, including 55 people with- Later, while working for his father, his time, immense talent and bound- Italy during World War II; his vast be made in Mario’s memory to the HomeFirst, Family Promise of out shelter, experienced homelessness Robert was cast into exile amidst the less affection for those he loved. knowledge of baseball statistics and Michael J. Fox Foundation for Union County, the Elizabeth Coali- in Union County, according to NJ Suez Crisis. Thus, at 22, Robert found Robert is survived by his wife, facts; financial acuity and his love of Parkinson’s Research, the North tion to House the Homeless, Commu- Counts, the Point-In-Time count. himself a stateless person in Rome Gurli; his brother, Raymond; daugh- dancing, fine dining, music and the Shore Animal League, or the Na- nity Access Unlimited, the Union During the Homeless Vigil, dona- with no funds or connections. But ters, Dina Stellwagen and Denise theater. tional Italian American Foundation. County Interfaith Coordinating Coun- tions of pasta and sauce, cereal, thanks to his ingenuity and resource- Benou Stires; his son, Marc Benou, Mario is survived by his loving This man of quiet determination and cil, Gateway YMCA, Monarch Hous- oatmeal, canned soup and paper tow- fulness, Robert navigated these cir- and his grandchildren, Morgan, wife, Anne Marie O’Hara Incalicchio gentle good humor will be greatly ing Associates and Iris House have els will be collected for Holy Cross cumstances, learning Italian, and Campbelle, Hunter, Caroline and of Westfield; his sisters-in-law, Maude missed. Please join his family in pray- organized this event. The vigil will Food Ministry. crafting various opportunities to sur- Libby. Robert was laid to rest in a Hughes of Stamford, Conn. and Ruth ing for the happy repose of his soul. include a reading of the names of For more information, visit vive and indeed thrive. Paramount private service on December 12. A Boiteau of Hartsville, S.C.; his December 21, 2017 those who died during the past year, monarchhousing.org/wpcontent/up- among Robert’s extraordinary celebration of Robert’s life will take music and interfaith readings. loads/Sabbath/ achievements during this chapter of place in January. “Dying homeless and anonymous HomelessMemorialDayFlyer. To learn his life was courting and marrying the December 21, 2017 can only be the loneliest way to die. more about all six Homeless Memo- Everyone deserves the dignity of be- rial events happening across New Jer- ing named and remembered,” said sey today, visit monarchhousing.org/ Linda M. Flores-Tober, executive 2017/12/01/nj-homeless-persons-me- First Congregational Church director of the Elizabeth Coalition to morial-day-december-2017/. Celebrates Restored Hall WESTFIELD — The First Con- events like the popular “October Sur- gregational Church (FCC) of prise” cabaret. In a nod to the 21st Westfield is celebrating a gift of its century, the alcove is equipped with a own this Christmas — a newly-re- 75-inch “smart” TV for meetings or stored parish house. Hidden from view movie nights. The hall is fully handi- for more than 40 years, the hall’s capped-accessible and includes a new window wall and skylight are once bathroom and service kitchen. It can again exposed, filling the room with seat 120 people and is available for natural light on three sides and from rental for meetings and celebrations. above. The soaring space, warmed by The restoration was a labor of love dark wood trim, forms the heart of the for church member Keith Westerhold, A BROTHER’S LEGACY...Members of the Woman’s Club of Westfield gather church’s social events. who oversaw every detail with A. Paul with Mary Jackson, far left, who discussed The Paul Jackson Fund, named for her Built in 1912 and named for an Contracting of Hillside and architect late brother, during a recent visit with the club. The Fund aids people in crisis who early minister, Patton Hall was modi- Robert Algarin. He credits them with have no where else to turn. Joining Ms. Jackson, pictured from left to right, are: fied over the years to accommodate sharing his dedication to making the Nancy Muserlian, Ruth Positan, Grace Meyn and Nancy Hatfield. the needs of a growing congrega- space look as close to the original as tion. A portion was walled off to possible. Funds for the project, which create an infant nursery, and a drop included central air conditioning and a Woman’s Club of Westfield ceiling was added during the 1970s new nursery, were raised through the A TASTE FOR TEA...Peter Goggi, pictured during a tea field inspection in the energy crisis, sealing off the balcony church’s Heritage Fund and a special Helps Paul Jackson Fund Elam District of Nepal, across the border from Darjeeling, India, will discuss “The and skylight above. church-wide appeal. History of Tea and Tea Tasting” at the First Wednesday Luncheon of the With the completion of the restora- “Among the many blessings of a WESTFIELD — The members of which were uninsured procedures. Westfield Historical Society at noon on January 3. The luncheon will be held at tion, the most dramatic architectural thriving congregation are members the Woman’s Club of Westfield re- A group of friends made up of former Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield. elements are once again visible, who are willing to contribute so gen- cently collected food supplies to be Westfield football team players, along namely the exposed rafters, arched erously to complete a project like this donated to The Paul Jackson Fund, with the parents of Little League play- windows and wood trimmed skylight for future generations,” said the Rev- based in Westfield, for distribution ers who Mr. Jackson had coached, got Tea History and Tasting in the early-20th-century Craftsman erend Mark Boyea, FCC senior min- to welcome homes in the local area together and the fund was born. style. The original Gothic-style chan- ister. “We welcome the community to with the hope of filling needs, put- Mr. Jackson was so touched by the deliers were refurbished and fitted experience both the room and the ting smiles on the faces of family loving and generous spirit of his friends To Be Luncheon Topic with Edison-era bulbs. Doors and generosity of spirit that restored it members and spreading cheer dur- that when he physically became able, WESTFIELD — The Westfield late, rice, wheat, pasta and energy woodwork were salvaged and reused, over coffee following our weekly ing the holiday season. he took over the fund and began work- Historical Society First Wednesday for all of Unilever’s businesses in and the light-blue nursery trim was worship celebrations.” Mary Jackson, sister of the late ing and passing on good will to those Luncheon on January 3 will feature the Americas. stripped and returned to its original First Congregational Church is Paul Jackson, visited with the club who had no where to turn in time of Peter F. Goggi speaking on “The Mr. Goggi graduated from SUNY chestnut finish. located at 125 Elmer Street, and spoke to members about her crisis, and worked toward giving hope History of Tea and Tea Tasting.” Cortland with a Bachelor of Science At the center of the room, an arched Westfield. For more information on brother. Diagnosed at age 28 with a to people without hope. Many have Mr. Goggi is president of the Tea in Chemistry and a minor in music alcove with plaster detailing is lighted rentals or church programs, visit spinal cord tumor, Mr. Jackson was been helped through the years and Association of the U.S.A. The lun- (vocal performance), later earning his from above with leaded glass. It can fccofwestfield.org or call (908) 233- left paralyzed from the chest down many more will be helped in the days cheon will take place at noon at MBA in Marketing with a Certificate be fitted with a portable stage for 2494. and was confined to a wheelchair for to come by this charity of last resort. Echo Lake Country Club, located at in International Business from Seton the rest of his life. After surgery, Mr. For more information about The 515 Springfield Avenue, Westfield. Hall University. He and his wife, Jackson was left with high medical Paul Jackson Fund, e-mail Mr. Goggi began his career at Carol, have a son, Peter, Jr., and and rehabilitation bills — much of [email protected]. Unilever and spent more than 30 daughter, Giulia. years working with Lipton Tea as Those wishing to attend the lun- part of Royal Estates Tea Co., even- cheon may make a reservation by Deflate Your Weight 2018 tually serving as president. During calling Mary at (908) 233-2930 by those years, he was responsible for noon on Friday, December 29. The ‘New Year, New Me!’ all teas purchased for Unilever’s luncheon fee of $35 for Westfield tea businesses in North and South Historical Society members and $40 You say it every year, right? You DYW is an exclusive whole health America and oversaw all blend for- for non-members includes a three- promise yourself that you’re finally program that empowers you to mulations and tea quality assurance. course meal, coffee/tea and gratuity. going to lose the weight. But where change and change for the long run. Mr. Goggi was the first American- The luncheon fee may be paid at the do you even start? Your mind and body will thank born tea taster in the history of T.J. door. Westfield Historical Society That’s where we come in. Jeni- you! Lipton/Unilever and also was fea- memberships also will be available Fit will provide you with all the Hurry! Call (908) 654-3300 or tured on The History Channel’s at the luncheon. Those with special tools to succeed in losing weight visit www.jeni-fit.com for details. “Modern Marvels.” In 2011, he re- dietary needs are asked to mention and achieving a healthier lifestyle DYW will begin early January at tired from Unilever after 32 years in so at the time of reservation. through our nine-week Deflate Your Jeni-Fit Studios in Garwood. Research, Manufacturing, Planning For Echo Lake Country Club dress Weight program (DYW). DYW has Hear it for yourself: and Supply Management. His last code information, visit helped hundreds of people since “DYW has changed my life,” assignment, as director of Procure- echolakecc.org/club. More informa- its inception in 2012. Program in- “I was sick and tired of being ment Commodities – Americas, fo- tion on Westfield Historical Society cludes invigorating group, semi- sick and tired, DYW gave me my cused on the strategic development, events can be found by visiting private and private exercise ses- energy back,” risk management and purchase of westfieldhistoricalsociety.org and lik- sions with Nationally Certified “This place is contagious and I vegetable oils, dairy, peanuts, choco- ing the organization on Facebook. Trainers, weekly empowering nu- never feel judged.” trition seminars, full body assess- Jeni-Fit Studios………Where ments, individual and group sup- Change Happens! Westfield Library Reveals port including private Facebook/ Paid Bulletin Board e-mail/text outreach! goleader.com/form/bulletin Hoopla Read-Along Option You don’t have to do this alone. WESTFIELD — The Westfield is accomplished through strategic PAST INTO PRESENT...First Congregational Church of Westfield’s Patton Hall has been restored to its turn-of-the-20th-century appearance. The historic Memorial Library has announced partnerships with organizations like hall is home to the church’s social events and may be rented for meetings and that Hoopla Digital now provides Hoopla. We are thrilled that Hoopla celebrations. an e-reader with a Read-Along fea- now offers the Read-Along feature ture for new or reluctant readers so young readers can simultaneously and second-language learners. The enjoy favorite books and improve Cranford Library Schedules Read-Along feature highlights their reading skills on-the-go or at words in red as they are automati- home.” cally narrated, so the reader both Westfield Memorial Library Programs For Families sees and hears the story. cardholders can download the free Hoopla is a service that partners Hoopla digital mobile app on their CRANFORD — The Cranford Family M.E.S.S. (Math, Engineer- with public libraries to provide online Android or IOS device or visit Public Library, located at 224 Walnut ing, and Science Saturday), the and mobile access to thousands of hoopladigital.com to begin enjoy- Avenue, has announced the dates for award-winning early literacy pro- movies, television shows, music, ing thousands of titles for instant two upcoming family programs tak- gram, will return to the library on eBooks, audiobooks and comics. The streaming or temporary download- ing place at the library. Saturdays, January 20 and February new Read-Along feature, which ap- ing to their mobile devices and com- Big Jeff will lead a musical perfor- 17, at 10:30 a.m. Children ages 2 to pears in multiple children’s books, puters. mance on Saturday, January 13, at 6 and their families will explore edu- can be muted if readers want to read Westfield Memorial Library 10:30 a.m., for children ages 2 to 5 cational stations together, where they the story on their own. hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mon- and their families to celebrate an- will be introduced to scientific con- Hoopla features a selection of top day through Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to other year of “1,000 Books Before cepts, solve problems and have fun. content from Disney and 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and 1 Kindergarten.” Described as ideal for Registration is required and can be HarperCollins, including such charac- to 5 p.m. on Sunday. preschoolers, this lively program fea- done up to two weeks before the ters as Coco, Pete the Cat, Olaf, Moana, The library will be closed this tures a mix of classic hits and original program. Space is limited. Admis- and Alvin and the Chipmunks. The Saturday, December 23, to Mon- tunes. This free event is made pos- sion is free and all Cranford resi- books can be viewed on smart phones, day, December 25, for Christmas sible through the support of the dents are welcome. tablets, e-readers and computers. weekend, and also will be closed Friends of the Library. Registration is For a list of other upcoming pro- “We strive to be an integral re- Sunday and Monday, December 31 not required, but participants are asked grams, visit the library Web page at source for our community,” said and January 1, for New Year’s Eve to arrive on time, as latecomers are CranfordLibrary.org and click on the Library Director Phil Israel. “This and New Year’s Day. not guaranteed admittance. Children’s tab near the top of the page. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 21, 2017 Page 7 Service League Accepting Trinity Cranford Extends Scholarship Applications Christmas Invitation FANWOOD/SCOTCH PLAINS applicant’s future plans, a descrip- CRANFORD — The Trinity Epis- founded in 1872, is a faith-based — The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ser- tion of his or her most valuable vol- copal Church, located at 119 Forest family church that welcomes all vice League has announced that it is unteer experience to date, and the Avenue, Cranford, invites everyone people and strives to “know Christ accepting scholarship applications reason(s) why community involve- to join the congregation to celebrate and to make him known through for the 2017-2018 academic year. ment is important to him or her. the birth of Jesus Christ. faith, fellowship, and service.” Scholarships, established in 1975, Transcript of grades and SAT and/ This Sunday, December 24, Sunday services, celebrated by the are offered to students who are resi- or ACT scores sent by the applicant’s Christmas Eve, Advent IV: Rite II Reverend Andy Kruger, Trinity’s dents of Fanwood or Scotch Plains. high school or college directly to with music will take place at 10 a.m. Priest-in-Charge, are at 8 a.m. and Local students who will graduate the scholarship chairperson. The Blessing of the Crèche, 10 a.m. For more information about from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High All required materials are to be Children’s Pageant and Holy Eu- Trinity, call (908) 276-4047 or visit School or other area high schools in mailed to: Scholarship Chairperson, charist: Rite II will be held at 4 p.m. trinitycranford.org/. 2018, or local residents currently F-SP Service League Thrift Shop, The custom of displaying fig- Trinity also provides Trinity attending college or vocational 1741 East Second Street, Scotch ures depicting the birth of Jesus Episcopal Day School (TEDS). school, are eligible to apply. Plains, N.J. 07076. Christ comes from Saint Francis of TEDS is a state-licensed facility The scholarships are awarded on Materials must be postmarked on Assisi, who made the Christmas serving children from 2½ years the basis of a student’s record of or before Tuesday, February 20, 2018. crèche or manger for Christmas through Kindergarten. For more volunteer service and community Eve of 1223. The Christmas man- information about TEDS, call (908) involvement plus financial need, Old Guard Meetings ger or nativity scene was primarily 276-2881 or visit tedscranford.org. evidence of financial self-help, and a special display for families in academic promise. The Service To Resume Jan. 2 their homes for a prayer and joyful Clergy Council Sets League’s Scholarship Committee SUMMIT AREA — The Summit celebration of the season at hand. screens all applications and deter- Area Old Guard extended holiday Each year, on Christmas Eve, the Blood Drive Date mines the number and amount of greetings to its membership and the children of the parish use figures CRANFORD — The Cranford awards in May of each year. larger community this week, and an- of the animals, shepherds and the Clergy Council will sponsor one All applicants, including current nounced that its meetings will recom- Holy Family to recreate a display last blood drive in 2017. “The de- scholarship recipients and students mence on Tuesday, January 2. that tells the story of the Christ mand for blood is high during the attending college or other programs, For a limited period only, the meet- Child. holiday season and donors are low,” must submit the following: ings of the Summit Area Old Guard Midnight Mass will begin at stated drive coordinator Marty Completed and signed 2018 will be held at the United Methodist 10:30 p.m. with Holy Eucharist Rite Metzger of Temple Beth-El Mekor Scotch Plains-Fanwood Local Church, located at 1441 Springfield II with choral music. This celebra- Chayim. Scholarship Application available Avenue, New Providence. The Old tion of Christmas will feature the The New Jersey Blood Mobile in Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Guard anticipates that meetings will singing of familiar Christmas car- unit will be parked in the Temple School’s Scholarship Application subsequently resume at the New ols followed by the Holy Eucharist Beth-El Mekor Chayim parking lot Booklet, available beginning today, Providence Municipal Center, lo- with choral music. between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sun- Thursday, December 21. cated at 360 Elkwood Avenue, New Christmas Day will be celebrated day, December 31. Appointments A personal letter that includes the Providence. DR. AND MRS. SCOTT DAVID GERSCH on Monday, December 25, with are not necessary. (She is the former Miss Jennifer Dina Aziz) Holy Eucharist Rite I at 10 a.m. The temple is located at 338 Wal- This service will include scripture nut Avenue, Cranford. For more reading and Holy Eucharist Rite I. information, contact Mr. Metzger Dr. Scott D. Gersch Weds Trinity Episcopal Church, at [email protected]. Miss Jennifer D. Aziz Miss Jennifer Dina Aziz, daughter the aisle. Chloe and Ruby Barnett, of Mr. and Mrs. Hooshang Aziz of nieces of the groom from New York Great Neck, New York, was married City, were the flower girls. on Sunday, November 19, 2017, to Mrs. Jennifer Gersch is a pre- Dr. Scott David Gersch of Westfield. school teacher in New York City at He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Beginnings Nursery School. A Gersch of Westfield. graduate of Great Neck North High The evening ceremony and recep- School and Barnard College, she tion took place at The Pierre Hotel, also received a Master’s Degree in New York, with the bride given in Early Childhood Education from marriage by her parents. Rabbi Dou- Hunter College. glas Sagal and Rabbi Mordechay Dr. Scott Gersch is a graduate of Kohanim officiated. The wedding Westfield High School and the Uni- LIGHTING THE WAY...The annual Christmas Eve candlelight service is a party included Mrs. Jessica Rousso versity of Michigan. He received a popular tradition at the First Congregational Church. Visitors are invited to and Mrs. Sharon Hackman, both sis- Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from attend any of several services celebrating Christmas week starting this Sunday, ters of the bride from Great Neck, Rutgers Dental School. He then re- December 24, at the church at 125 Elmer Street, Westfield. and Mrs. Shari Barnett, sister of the ceived his Specialty in Orthodontics groom, from New York City. Mr. and Dentofacial Orthopedics from First Congregational Invites Victor Rousso and Mr. Jason Barnett, New York University College of Den- REASON FOR THE SEASON...The Knights of Columbus, led by Tom Madaras, both brothers-in-law, with the bride’s tistry. He is partner with his father at set up the crèche in front of the Westfield Train Station the morning of December nieces and nephews, Harrison Gersch Orthodontics and Cranford 8. Once the setup was completed, the crèche was blessed by the Reverend Anthony All For Christmas Services Hakimi, Charles Hakimi, Taylor Orthodontics. Randazzo, pastor of the Holy Trinity parish in Westfield. Hakimi, Kendall Hakimi, Julia and The couple resides in New York WESTFIELD – The First Congre- Christmas morning will be cel- Solomon Hackman, walked down City with plans to be in Westfield. gational Church invites visitors to ebrated on Monday, December 25, Gift-Wrapping to Benefit Hist. Soc. celebrate Christmas week with five with a 10 a.m. worship service. WESTFIELD — The Westfield vided. The Lord & Taylor store is different services beginning this Sun- A family-style worship celebration Historical Society will host a gift- located at 609 North Avenue, day, December 24, Christmas Eve, on Sunday, December 31, at 10 a.m., wrapping fund-raising event at the Westfield. in the sanctuary at 125 Elmer Street, will feature scripture readings, an old- Westfield Lord & Taylor store this For more information on Westfield Westfield. fashioned Carol Sing and “Ask the Saturday and Sunday, December 23 Historical Society events, visit Christmas Eve will begin with the Minister,” a popular feature where and 24, between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. westfieldhistoricalsociety.org and like worship celebration at 10 a.m. The the congregation is invited to pose each day. the organization on Facebook. Advent sermon series, “Do you hear questions directly to the Reverend Customers will pay to have their what I hear?”, explores the stories, Mark Boyea, senior minister. purchases gift-wrapped and the funds Bible passages and major themes First Congregational Church, a will directly benefit the Westfield ADS PLACED IN behind some of the most time-hon- member of the United Church of Historical Society. In the past, more THE LEADER/TIMES ored carols. Christ, welcomes people of every race, than $2,000 has been raised for the The annual children’s pageant will gender, marital status, sexual orienta- Westfield Historical Society. BRING RESULTS be performed that day at 5 p.m. This tion, physical or psychological abil- Gift-wrapping supplies are pro- year’s pageant, “The Goat Herders ity and theological tradition. The sanc- Christmas,” is an original production tuary is accessible by a wheelchair that illustrates how everyone was ramp and offers a new “hearing loop” welcome at the manger. At 10 p.m., for the hearing-impaired. For addi- there will be a traditional candlelight tional information, call (908) 233- Westfield Pediatric service of scripture, song and story. 2494 or visit fccofwestfield.org. SUCCESSFUL TOY DRIVE...With the help of the Garwood Fire Depart- Dental Group ment, Lincoln School and local businesses The Garwood Rest and Kessler’s Conservancy to Host Event Corner, the Garwood PBA had a very successful Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive. This event is very special to Sergeant Philip Lewis and Lt. Samuel Rocco, as they have both served honorably in the Marine Corps. “Our thanks On Garden Photography go out to everyone that helped make the holiday season better for those in need,” read a statement from the PBA. Pictured, from left to right, are: CRANFORD — The Hanson Park home or enter them into competi- Sergeant Lewis, Garwood Fire Chief Len Spina, Garwood Rest employee Conservancy invites the community tions. Marilyn Petraccoro and Lt. Rocco. to a presentation entitled “The Art For more than 20 years, Mr. of Flower and Garden Photogra- Szabo has shared his passion for phy” with photographer Brien photography with clubs, libraries, Area Blood Drive Happening Today Szabo. It will take place on Tues- workshops, schools, senior centers CLARK — New Jersey Blood Ser- ages of 17 and 75 and in general day, January 16, at 7:30 p.m., at the and garden expos. He has been vices, a division of the New York good health are eligible to donate; Cranford Community Center. published in various magazines in- Blood Center, has announced that a 16-year-olds may donate with a pa- Mr. Szabo will show how any- cluding Adirondack Life, New Jer- community blood drive will take rental consent form and those age 76 one can take great pictures with sey Monthly and Horticulture place today, Thursday, December 21, and over can donate with a doctor’s any kind of camera, from a phone Magazine, among others. For more from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. It will be held note. Participants are asked to bring to a simple point and shoot, to an information or to view some of Mr. at the Clark Rescue Squad head- their donor card if they have one. expensive DSLR. He also will go Szabo’s photography, go to quarters, located at 875 Raritan Samples of Moreno Gelato will be over a variety of simple camera brienszabophoto.com. Road, Clark. available for all donors at the blood settings so that individuals can The Cranford Community Center is Donors are asked to bring identifi- drive. Walk-ins will be welcome. manipulate the effectiveness of located at 220 Walnut Avenue, cation with a signature or photo and For more information, call 1-(800)- Dentistry for Infants, Children shots to create more powerful and Cranford. This program is free and birth date. Individuals between the 933-BLOOD. dynamic images. open to the public. 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Dylan Budnik (195) Cranford Cougars Quinn Haddad (170) Gov. Livingston Rhise Royster (145) Rahway Indians Sam Wustefeld (195) SPF Raiders CJ Composto (106) Westfield Blue Devils Mark Montegomery 126 R. Pk. Panthers by David B. Corbin Story/photos at goleader.com Union County Wrestling Supremacy Up for Grabs Ballyhoo Sports A number of teams are looking to North 2, Group 5 Championship foot- Keep eye on seniors Sean Dwyer track.” UCT, 3rd district, finished 23-16 think these kids are hungry to show grasp the top rung of the Union County ball team. (152) and Matt Dente (195), junior Jon Mejia (sr — 132): 3rd UCT, Mark Montgomery (jr — 1): 1st that it is their time,” Cougar Head ladder. Roselle Park, Westfield, “Lot of potential in this room. I Tim Miller (170) 1st district, finished 29-6 UCT, 1st district, 1st region, finished Coach Pat Gorman said. Rahway and Scotch Plains-Fanwood think the kids want to be successful. Roselle Park: Josh Mejia (sr — 138): 2nd UCT, 39-3 Dylan Budnik (sr — 195): 3rd have high aspirations. Defending They put in an off-season that says The Panthers are extremely strong 1st district finished 30-7 Cranford: UCT, 2nd district, finished 23-13 champion Cranford Cougars may have they want to be successful. They just the lower half of the weight classes, Elvin Guerrero (jr — 152): 2nd The UCT champion Cougars will AJ Bencivenga (jr — 145): 3rd in graduated a banner senior class but need to maintain their focus and in- especially with the addition of district, finished 24-9 have a lot of new faces filling the UCT at 145 do not be surprised to see their paw tensity,” Blue Devil Head Coach Glen NJSIAA qualifier Matt Aramento Matt Aramento (sr — 120): vacated varsity spots but beware. They Conor Halpin (jr — 138): 4th print near the Top Shelf. (As always, Kurz said. from Queen of Peace, but are indeed NJSIAA qualifier, finished 26-8 are no strangers to the mat. UCT, 2nd district, finished 22-16 at several wrestlers may drop a class CJ Composto (so — 106): 3rd talented throughout. Gabe Leo (jr — 106): 2nd UCT, “I think a lot of people think we will 126 come tournament time) UCT (113), 1st District, 1st Region, Park Panther Head Coach Ryan 3rd district, finished 29-11 probably fall off but the kids who are Dean Smith (jr — 132): Utility Westfield Blue Devils: won 2 at AC, finished 35-6 Rooney said, “The guys have been Abel Crespo (sr — 170): 1st dis- stepping into the new open spots have wrestler last year. Now has a home The Blue Devils have several very Luke Hoerle (so — 113): 1st UCT working all offseason. We picked up trict, finished 21-16 been training with those guys for years. Keep an eye on juniors Rob Schork experienced sophomores, especially, (106), 3rd district, finished 31-8 Matt Aramento. Not every year can Devin Hilburn (sr — 182): 2nd No one is new to the way we train. (220) and Matt Savino (285) in the lower portion of the lineup and Isaiah Reese (sr — 160): 3rd UCT, you come in and say we have some- UCT, finished 24-9 Even the freshmen coming up came Scotch Plains-Fanwood: return five to six athletes from the 2nd district (170), finished 21-11 thing special. They are on the right Dylan Camilo (sr — 145): 3rd through our program in PAL, so I CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times DRIVING DOWN COURT...Blue Devil senior co-captain Molly Ryan, No. 22, drives down court in the showdown game against the Roselle Catholic Lady Lions in Westfield on December 16. The Lions surged in the second half to win, 44-38. RYAN 6 STEALS, 11 PTS; ‘DOBO’ 11 PTS, ELLIOTT 9 PTS Lions’ 2nd-Half Surge Downs Lady Blue Devil Cagers, 44-38 By DAVID B. CORBIN McQueen and center Taniya Hanner, steals, 3 rebounds) netted all four of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times who was also a huge threat under the her points and senior/co-captain guard Two quick threes early in the sec- boards for rebounding purposes. Grace Elliott scored two points. ond half by the visiting Roselle Catho- The Blue Devils won the first quar- Ryan and Elliott added four more lic High School girls basketball team ter, 16-9, and were led offensively by points each, while Dobosiewicz seemed to throw the Blue Devils out senior/co-captain guard Molly Ryan scored three points, senior co-cap- of their intensity level during the sea- (2 assists) and sophomore guard Faith tain/center Lauren Sgro (2 assists) David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times son opener at Westfield High School Dobosiewicz, who both sank five of sank two points and senior guard Josie DRIVING TO THE BASKET...Cougar senior guard Caroline McCaffrey, No. 33, drives toward the Summit Hilltopper on December 16. With the Lady Li- their 11 points, while junior forward Greenwood (4 rebounds, assist, basket in the home opener on December 16. The Cougars came from behind to win 47-42. ons trailing by 11 points entering the Sam Stravach (2 assists, 2 blocks, 2 CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 third quarter, Tayara McQueen and perienced athletes coupled with mem- their first experience at the varsity game), which included sinking 60 free Janissa Encarnacion nailed back-to- bers of the Union County Tourna- level. This year we are a lot more throws. Not only was she dangerous back 3-pointers within the first minute Lady Blue Devils Roll Over ment (UCT) JV championship team mature. We worked really hard over underneath the basket but if oppo- and-one half sending the Blue Devils could catapult the Lady Cougars right the summer and the preseason it is nents ever gave her enough room, she in a tailspin that they failed to recover into the mix for the UCT crown. evident in how we are playing to- would bang the threes and led the from in a 44-38 setback. Union Farmer Cagers, 61-36 Last year the Cougars finished with gether,” Cougar Head Coach Jackie team with 44 3-pointers. She also led The complexion of the first half a 10-15 record but return a number of Dyer said. “It’s really nice. We are off CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 was totally different from the second The Westfield High School girls shot. Senior co-captain Grace Elliott half as the Blue Devils held the hot basketball team wasted no time re- netted 12 points, including a 3-pointer, hand offensively and were successful bounding from a tough loss to Roselle swiped five balls, grabbed five re- in containing the offensive punch of Catholic by seizing a 20-8 first quar- bounds and added three assists. ter lead over the Union Farmers en Samantha Stravach was tough under Tiger B-ballers Rap route to a 61-36 triumph at Westfield the boards with 12 points and four High School on December 18. The 1- rebounds, while adding three steals Blue Devil Boys, 67-32 1 Lady Blue Devils committed 24 and an assist. The Linden High School boys bas- acts of thievery to insure the ball was Sophomore Faith Dobosiewicz ketball team got off to a fast start with in their possession the majority of the scored seven points, including a 3- a 67-32 victory over the Westfield game. pointer, and added five rebounds, three Blue Devils in its season opener on After the 0-2 Lady Farmers played assists, two steals and a blocked shot. December 15. Michael Kane led the on a par with Westfield in the second Freshman Emma Pietrewicz scored Blue Devils with 14 points, including quarter to narrow the score at the half seven points and added five assists, three 3-pointers. Adam McDaniel put to 31-22, the Blue Devils formed a three steals and a blocked shot. Caitlyn in six points, including a 3-pointer, defensive wall that permitted only Basile had four points and two re- Mark Natiello netted four points and two points in the third quarter, while bounds. Lily Maz scored two points Chris Wagner had three points, while scoring 17 points to put the game out and added five rebounds, three steals Nick Murray and Matt Crowley each of reach. and two assists. Josie Greenwood had scored two points and Adam Perry Senior co-captain Molly Ryan two steals and a blocked shot. Caroline added one point. scored 15 points, which included three Dwyer scored two points and had one Westfield 6 6 13 7 32 3-pointers, and added four steals, three rebound. Ali Lisanti had two steals. Linden 14 14 19 20 67 assists, two rebounds and a blocked Union 814 21236 Westfield 20 11 17 13 61 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY TLCF 2012A, LLC on 9/21/2012 and was CHANCERY DIVISION recorded on 11/13/2012 in Assignment PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY Book 1401 at Page 998 and subsequently DOCKET NO. F-003809-17 assigned to plaintiff, TOWER FUND SER- BOROUGH OF GARWOOD FILE NO. 22923-16 VICES AS CUSTODIAN FOR EBURY RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE FUND 1NJ LLC on 4/1/2016 and was re- MAYOR AND COUNCIL NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT corded on 6/8/2016 in Assignment Book Public Notice is hereby given that the (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: 1429 at Page 587. This covers real estate located in ROSELLE, County of UNION, Annual Re-organization Meeting of the ONOFRIO A. MORIZIO, HIS Mayor and Council of the Borough of Photo courtesy of James Finver HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- and State of New Jersey, known as LOT 3 BLOCK 406 as shown on the Tax Assess- Garwood for year 2018 will be held on IN THE THICK OF THE ACTION...Blue Devil Matt Rittnedale, left, and goalkeeper Chris Duffy find themselves in the thick SONAL REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., in AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY ment Map and Tax Map duplicate of of the action in the game against the 15th-ranked Randolph Rams. ROSELLE and concerns premises com- the Council Chambers, Municipal Build- OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN ing, 403 South Avenue, Garwood, New RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- monly known as 544 EAST 1ST AVENUE, ROSELLE, New Jersey. Jersey. EST; NOHORA RODRIGUEZ, Christina M. Ariemma, RMC HER HEIRS, DEVISEES AND YOU, ONOFRIO A. MORIZIO, HIS HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL Borough Administrator/Municipal Clerk PERSONAL REPRESENTA- 1 T - 12/21/17, The Leader Fee: $13.26 Blue Devil Icemen Nipped, 3-2, TIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST; PUBLIC NOTICE NOHORA RODRIGUEZ, HER HEIRS, INTEREST; JAMES JENKINS; UNION COUNTY BOARD DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- MRS. JAMES JENKINS, WIFE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS By No. 15 Randolph Rams OF JAMES JENKINS; JESSE SENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR JENKINS; MRS. JESSE ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, Under the terms of the “Open Public Act” JENKINS, WIFE OF JESSE TITLE AND INTEREST; JAMES JENKINS P.L.., 1975, C. 231, the 2018 Installation The Westfield High School varsity Aspen Ice in Randolph silenced state Sean Biglin providing more intimi- JENKINS; ALMONCIL LLC; and JESSE JENKINS, are made party and Reorganization Meeting of the Union USABEL HIGH TECH LLC; defendant to the above foreclosure action County Board of Chosen Freeholders will ice hockey team proved they can com- hockey experts that were skeptical dating physical play up front. because you are the owner of a property be held on Sunday, January 7, 2018, at pete with the big public high school about the Blue Devil’s undefeated (4- Alternate captain Kenneth Meyer YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND which is the subject of the above entitled 12:00 p.m., in the Courtroom of the Honor- programs in the state of New Jersey 0-1) start to the season. led the team in ice time and was a REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO action. able Assignment Judge Karen M. Cassidy, AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- YOU, MRS. JAMES JENKINS, WIFE OF at the Union County Courthouse, 2 Broad this week. The Blue Devils lost a It was obvious from the drop of the match-up nightmare for the Rams on neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 JAMES JENKINS and MRS. JESSE Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. thrilling 3-2 contest to the Randolph puck that Westfield was ready for a both ends of the ice. The other alter- West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to JENKINS, WIFE OF JESSE JENKINS, are James E. Pellettiere, RMC, Clerk Rams, ranked 1 in Public B and 15 battle. The top line of seniors Matt nate captain, goalie Christopher (CJ) the Second Amended Complaint filed in a made party defendant to the above fore- of the Board of Chosen Freeholders overall in the state. The Westfield Rittendale and Andrew Johnson- Duffy, stifled the Randolph offense Civil Action, in which TOWER FUND SER- closure action because plaintiff has been 1 T - 12/21/17, Leader Fee: $14.28 VICES AS CUSTODIAN FOR EBURY unable to determine whether defendants squad’s performance on the road at Milstein and junior Anthony Oliveri (and an anxious Randolph student FUND 1NJ LLC is the plaintiff and JAMES JENKINS and JESSE JENKINS PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE gave the Rams all they could handle section) with spectacular saves all ONOFRIO A. MORIZIO, HIS HEIRS, ET are married, and if married, the name of the entire game. game long. Randolph outshot the Blue ALS; are defendants, pending in the Supe- JAMES JENKINS and JESSE JENKINS’s TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Senior Bryce Dannevig, playing in Devils, 30-19. rior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Divi- spouses. If JAMES JENKINS and JESSE BOARD OF EDUCATION COUNTY OF UNION sion, UNION County and bearing Docket JENKINS are married, the plaintiff joins STATE OF NEW JERSEY his first game since recovering from Nick Forno, Dylan Howard and INVITATION TO BIDDERS No. F-003809-17 within thirty-five (35) days MRS. JAMES JENKINS, WIFE OF JAMES ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT an undisclosed lower body injury, Timmy Rosa served valuable minutes after December 21, 2017 exclusive of JENKINS and MRS. JESSE JENKINS, The School Business Administrator/ NOTICE OF DECISION opened the scoring early in the game and provided key stoppages to many such date. If you fail to answer or appear in WIFE OF JESSE JENKINS as defendants Board Secretary of the Westfield Board of with sophomore sensation Trevor Randolph possessions. accordance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by for any possessory or marital rights you Education, in the County of Union, State of PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that public hear- Default may be rendered against you for may have. New Jersey, by authority of said Board, ings were held on March 2, 2017, May 4, Tanella and Rittendale, the team cap- Randolph scored early in the third relief demanded in the Second Amended YOU, ALMONCIL LLC, are made party solicits sealed bids for pupil transporta- 2017, July 6, 2017, October 5, 2017 and tain, serving up the assists on the goal. period and added an insurance goal Complaint. You shall file your Answer and defendant to the above foreclosure action tion. Bids to be received at the Business November 2, 2017 for an application made The lead held up until Randolph tied with three minutes left to open a 3-1 Proof of Service in duplicate with the Clerk because on March 24, 2010, a judgment Office of the Westfield Board of Education, by New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC the score with a power play goal late lead. The deficit only hardened of the Superior Court of New Jersey, was entered in the Superior Court of New located at 302 Elm Street, Westfield, New (AT&T) (“Applicant”) for a use variance, Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Tren- Jersey, Union County, by Almoncil LLC Jersey 07090, up to 2:00 pm on Wednes- height variances, bulk variances and pre- in the second period. Westfield’s resolve. Less than a minute ton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance against Three Diamonds of New Jersey day, January 10, 2018. liminary and final site plan approval with Throughout the game Head Coach later, Rittendale scored with a beauty with the Rules of Civil Practice and Proce- LLC and Nohora Rodriguez, Individually, the Township of Scotch Plains Zoning STUDENT Joe Bertucci and Assistant Coach of an assist from Johnson-Milstein. dure. As Sole Member of Three Diamonds of Board of Adjustment. The Applicant pro- TRANSPORTATION SERVICES George Giresi deployed resources The Blue Devils pulled Duffy for the You are further advised that if you are New Jersey LLC disclosing a debt in the posed to install a telecommunications fa- FOR ONE SPECIAL NEEDS OUT-OF- unable to obtain an attorney you may com- amount of $41,122.50, plus interest and cility on the subject property, including from behind the bench in an effort to last minute but were unable to get the DISTRICT ROUTE municate with the Lawyer Referral Service costs. Said judgment was entered as Judg- installing antennas on an existing utility keep up with the deep Randolph team. equalizer. 2017/2018 School Year of the County of Venue and that if you ment No. J-084075-2010. Said judgment tower, related equipment and shelter on Tanner Devin was an absolute beast The competition does not get any cannot afford an attorney, you may com- is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. Specifications and full information may the ground inside a fenced compound, on the blue line with Matt Cetlin and easier for the Westfield Blue Devils municate with the Legal Services Office of YOU, USABEL HIGH TECH LLC, are be obtained upon application at the Busi- and other related improvements. The prop- the County of Venue. The telephone num- made party defendant to the above fore- ness Office of the Westfield Board of Edu- erty which was the subject of this applica- as they face perennial county rival ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- closure action because on March 12, 2014, cation, located at 302 Elm Street, Westfield, tion contains frontage on Judy Lane, Scotch Probitas Verus Honos Summit (No. 17 in the state) and yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal a judgment was entered in the Superior New Jersey 07090. Plains, New Jersey, is located in the R-1 Watchung Hills (a state finalist last Services Office 908-354-4340. Court of New Jersey, Union County, by All bids must be submitted on a bid form Zoning District and is designated on the season) in their next two games. As THE ACTION has been instituted for the Usabel High Tech LLC against Nostra Casa which will be furnished upon application at Tax Maps as Block 11603; Lot 16. Said PUBLIC NOTICE purpose of foreclosing the following tax Restaurant and Nohora Rodrigues dis- the Office of the Westfield Board of Educa- application was approved by the Town- Bertucci said after the Randolph tilt, TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD sale certificate(s): closing a debt in the amount of $9,276.00, tion. Bids which are not submitted on such ship of Scotch Plains Zoning Board of “the boys played well tonight, but ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 1. A certain tax certificate 08-002, sold plus costs. Said judgment was entered as form may be rejected. Adjustment on November 2, 2017 and was they will have to be even better.” on 6/17/2008, dated 6/26/2008, and was Judgment No. DJ-046236-2014. Said judg- Bidders are required to comply with the memorialized by Resolution adopted on TAKE NOTICE that on the 11th day of Follow the WHS boys varsity ice recorded on 7/2/2008 in Book 12524 at ment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. requirements of P.L. 1975, c.127 (N.J.A.C. December 7, 2017. The decision is on file December, 2017, the Zoning Board of the Page 870, made by MARY L. TESTORI, DATED: December 18, 2017 17:27). Affirmative Action. in the Office of the Zoning Board, located Township of Cranford, in the County of hockey team on Twitter Collector of Taxes of ROSELLE, and State Michelle M. Smith, Clerk The Board of Education reserves the at 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Union took the following actions: (@westfieldpuck) for an informative of New Jersey to EDISON TAX SERVICES, Superior Court of New Jersey right to reject any or all bids. Jersey and is available for inspection dur- 1. Scheduled Wednesday January 3, and entertaining take on the season’s LLC and subsequently assigned to US PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. By order of the Westfield Board of Edu- ing regular business hours. 2018 as the Board’s Reorganization activities. Fans can also visit the team BANK CUSTODIAN FOR LIENLOGIC Denville Law Center cation. This notice is given pursuant to N.J.S.A. meeting. 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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Brett Picaro is the new varsity soft- Joe Wilson (1972), swimming Brand, Rick Sampson, Butch Woolfolk, ball coach at Watchung Hills Regional. Tiny Condrillo (1973), swimming Kent Baldwin. Lora Masters (1978), swimming Coach Dick Zimmer, 1983-84 (0). And if he can translate his vast knowl- Bonnie Bell (1981), field hockey and Coach Ed Tranchina, 1985-93 (1): Tom edge of baseball – learned mostly softball Norton. from his father Tony and three years Joey Deer (1988), tennis Coach Jim Benedict, 1994-95 (0). playing for WHS legend Bob Brewster Clint Factor (1988), football and base- Coach Ed Tranchina, 1996-2005 (0). ball Coach Jim DeSarno, 2006-17 (5): AJ – the Warriors should do just fine. Dave Schwartz (1993), swimming Murray, Jack Curry, Owen Kessler, Jake He was a team leader, leadoff hitter Stacey Tourtellotte (1993), soccer Vall-Llobera, Will Kessler. and second baseman for the Brew Mike Abeles (1995), lacrosse DINNER FOR THREE III Crew from 2000-02. As a senior Picaro Liz McKeon (1999), field hockey, bas- A couple of times over the last 12- ketball and softball made first-team All-County and All- Lauren Caravello (2002), gymnastics plus years – and 500-plus Dens – we Group 4 third team. His senior team Jeff Perrella (2006), cross-country have reached out to our readers for went 21-5-1 and won the Union and track help. On Feb. 5, 2009 and then again County Tournament. The switch-hit- Thom Hornish, girls cross-country on March 5, 2012, we did a Den and track coach ting Picaro had a career batting aver- 1965 football team listing our readers and the three people, age of .336 for Brewster. 1969, 1970 swimming teams from any time in history, they would “Brett had a tremendous baseball 1976 cross-country/1977 boys track have liked to enjoy a dinner with. IQ; he was never satisfied with doing teams If you would just take five minutes things ‘ok’ but always wanted to do Advertisers – including local busi- to send an email to [email protected] David B. Corbin (Group 5 title game) for The Westfield Leader and The Times nesses, former inductees, family mem- TOTAL TEAMWORK...Blue Devils Jake Vall-Llobera, No. 8, Drew Ortiz, No. 50, Rory McGovern, No. 65, Shea Elliott, things great,” Brewster said. “He put with your name and the names of your No. 43, Will Kessler, partially seen, and Jacob Dayon, No. 4, were involved in massive gang tackles all season. in a lot of time to perfect his game. He bers of inductees and fans of Westfield three guests, it will appear in a Devil’s was a quiet, but forceful, leader.” High School sports – are being sought Den sometime in 2018. Obviously, Injuries hampered his career at for the expanded 2018 induction pro- there are only so many tables in the VALL LED SACKS, TFL; ALLIEGRO TDS; ORTIZ TACKLES Montclair State. He spent the last gram. Quarter-page ads are $150, half- restaurant, so this will be on a first- three springs as an assistant coach page ads are $250 and full-page ads come, first-served basis. under former WHS star Mike Murray are $400. In the subject line, put “dinner.” (’06) at St. Joseph High in Metuchen. Tax-deductible checks – the Then, as an example: J.B. Raymond: Westfield Found Its Identity; “I’m thrilled for Brett; we lose a WAHOF is a 501c(3) non-profit or- Chris Campbell, Paul Robeson, Bob good coach, but he definitely should ganization – can be mailed to the Dylan. lead a program, and he inherits a very WAHOF, c/o Westfield High School, Anybody can reserve a table, be good one there,” Murray said. “Brett 550 Dorian Road, Westfield, NJ they 5 years old or 95; a current, future Became ‘Total Football Team’ ran all of our running game drills, 07090. or past WHS student-athlete or coach; program-wide, as well as our bunt DID YOU KNOW? a Scotch Plains or even a Clark grad; By DAVID B. CORBIN assisted tackles (1 TFL), one inter- against Ridge. Alliegro also had six game work, program-wide. Knowing The 1968 and 1969 University of living in town or in Bend, Ore.; or just Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Wisconsin swim teams had four ception, one fumble recovery con- receptions for 53 yards, including a how fundamental those two skills are a reader who would like to see their Coordination from the start on de- verted to a touchdown and knocked TD. Senior Juandre House carried in softball, I have no doubt Watchung former all-Americans from WHS: name in print with three famous folks. Steve McCoy, Doug McOwen, Tom fense and special teams – after the down nine passes. Senior defensive 134 times for 666 yards, including a Hills will be advanced in those areas. Deadline for seating is Jan. 25, first kickoff of the season – and the back Stevie Barden, who recorded 20 pair of TDs. His best performance “Most of why Brett is a good coach McCoy and Bruce McLay. 2018. The McCoy brothers (see photo) eventual addition of coordination from solo and 24 assisted tackles (4 TFL), came against Immaculata when he goes on where very few are watching. ON THIS DATE a blossoming offense helped this led the team with 12 knocked down gobbled up 223 yards and had one I couldn’t tell you how many times I were recently in Indianapolis to at- 1973: Jimmy Masters scored 21 tend the Big Ten Conference football year’s Westfield High School foot- passes and tied senior linebacker TD. House also had four receptions showed up on our off-day at Joe’s to points as the WHS boys basketball ball team find its identity. After all Jacob Dayon in interceptions with for 18 yards. get some work done on the field or championship game between Wiscon- edged Scotch Plains, 57-56, in over- pick something up, and Brett was sin and Ohio State. was said and done, the Blue Devils three. Dayon also recorded 35 solo When needed, Vall-Llobera stepped time. In the opener of that Friday discovered that their true identity was and 54 assisted tackles (8 TFL, 2 in and carried 41 times for 183 yards, down the line with some of our varsity ALL-STATE HONORS night twinbill, the WHS jayvees beat hitters who wanted extra work or hit- Senior Jake Vall-Llobera, a three- that they were a “Total Football Team” sacks), a fumble recovery and five which included eight TDs. He had SPF, 39-37, in overtime as Rich Goski that rewarded them with their third knock downs. two TDs against Elizabeth at Rutgers ting gungoes to infielders on days off. year starter at defensive end who never and Tom McNally each scored 10. They would shoot him a text and he’d played in a losing varsity football straight North 2, Group 5 Champion- Senior defensive lineman Rory University and also had two TDs in (AROUND) THIS DATE ship, a No. 7 ranking and a 12-0 McGovern recorded 31 solo and 38 the playoff game against Ridge. be there. game at WHS, was recently named to Dec. 19, 1969: Frank Zelesnick “I told him I’m looking forward to the nj.com all-state team – all-groups, record that extended the state’s best assisted tackles (9 TFL, 6 sacks), two Sophomore running back Nick Mar- had 38 points as visiting Scotch Plains winning streak to 37. fumble recoveries and caused two tini carried 32 times for 87 yards, grabbing a hot pretzel and sitting in first-team. beat WHS, 118-85, in basketball. To the stands the night he wins the Also earning all-state honors was Becoming that “Total Team” re- fumbles. Senior linebacker Joe including one TD. pump up the Blue Devil fans, senior quired that all 11 players on the de- SanGiacomo recorded 27 solo and 43 Barden (All-Group 5 Third Team) Somerset County Tournament.” sophomore Will Kessler (all-groups Dean Landew, a future professional Watchung Hills was 20-8 last first team punter). Named to the all- fense, all 11 players on special teams assisted tackles (5 TFL, 2.5 sacks), led all receivers with 377 yards and musician, was brought in to play or- and all 11 players on offense needed recovered a fumble and knocked down four TDs on 15 grabs. Juniors Emmett spring, and won the Somerset County Group 5 team were Adam McDaniel gan music, like Gladys Gooding, who Tournament in 2016. They will host (third team defensive back) and Steve to execute their learned responsibili- four passes. Junior defensive back Smith had 19 receptions for 197 yards, entertained fans of the Brooklyn ties at the same time or failure would WHS in a preseason scrimmage on Barden (third team offensive line – Dodgers, New York Knicks and New Jordan Simpson recorded 29 solo and and a TD, and Tommy Norris had 19 March 15. Ironically, Picaro and WHS pretty sure they meant receiver). York Rangers back in the day. ensue. That also meant that the entire 24 assisted tackles (1 TFL) and receptions for 187 yards. Freer had coach Caitlin MacDonald were both WHS coach Jim DeSarno was Dec. 20, 1975: Brian Clancey ran a coaching staff needed to be on the knocked down seven passes. Junior 18 receptions for 176 yards. McDaniel in WHS’s Class of 2002. nj.com’s N.J. Coach of the Year. 9:32.7 in the two-mile to set a school same page all the time. And they were! defensive lineman Noah Levy re- had four receptions for 88 yards, in- Picaro’s father was the longtime Here is a list of WHS’s 30 all-state record in a developmental meet at Blue Devil Head Coach Jim corded 16 solo and 35 assisted tack- cluding three TDs. baseball coach at Linden, his alma (i.e., all-groups) FIRST TEAM foot- Princeton. DeSarno was named NJ.com Foot- les (2 TFL, 2 sacks) and sophomore Beginning in Game 7, sophomore mater, including state champion teams ball selections by coach: Dec. 22, 1961: Dick Myers sank 17 ball Coach of the year. Senior defen- defensive end Colin Freer recorded Griffin Rooney finished with 13 re- in 1979, 1981 and 1983. The ’79 title Coach Howard Batten, 1923-28 (1): baskets and scored a school record 38 sive end Jake Vall-Llobera was se- 12 solo and 12 assisted tackles (6 ceptions for 208 yards, including two Ralph Gordon. lected First Team All-State Defense TFL, 6 sacks). TDS. His biggest game was a 102- was Group 4, the latter two were Coach Bob Duncan, 1929-40 (3): Lee points in a 72-58 win over Roselle Park. Group 3. He also coached Westfield Waring, Bob Ross, George Becker. Dec. 23, 1973: Westfield defeated as was sophomore punter Will Kessler, Offensively, sophomore quarter- yard effort and a TD against Scotch Post 3 to a 24-5 record in 2001, capped Coach Joe Freeman, 1941-54 (1): Kenilworth, 51-18, in the Union who averaged 37 yards per punt and back Hank Shapiro completed 107 of Plains-Fanwood. Senior Jason Cassett by the 2001 Union County American Gerry McGinley. County Wrestling League, with quick placed 11 inside the 20-yard line. 189 passes for 1,423 yards, including had six grabs for 92 yards and senior Coach Fred Bradshaw, 1955-56 (0). Vall-Llobera was indeed a “Master 13 touchdowns (TD) and four inter- Jacob Obsgarten had four receptions Legion League championship. Coach Les Zorge, 1957-60 (2): Pete pins by the Allen brothers. Teddy WAHOF’S GO-TO COLLEGE? Braun (2). needed just 17 seconds to put away of Disaster” for opposing offenses, ceptions. His most productive game for 30 yards. Have you ever wondered which Coach Gary Kehler, 1961-82 (17): Jim his 90-pound opponent, and older recording 11 sacks and 19 throws for came against Scotch Plains-Fanwood With his 37-yard per punt average, college has been the No. 1 destination Kovacs, Greg Weiss, Jerry Hendershott, brother Jackie followed by decking losses (TFL) and totaling 46 solo when he completed 16 of 27 passes Kessler totaled 1,458 yards on 39 Bill Backus, Frank Jackson, J.J. tackles and 31 assisted tackles. Se- for 301 yards, including four TDs. punts. Junior Tom DeRosa, who for Westfield Athletic Hall of Fame Kalbacher, Bob Harvey, Joe Monninger, his 96-pound foe in 12 seconds. inductees? The correct answer is … Jim Zitch, John Kerr, Chris Vejnoska, The Devil’s Den appears from time- nior linebacker Drew Ortiz also in- Senior Aidan Boland kicked 28 points played in Game 1, had five punts for drum roll … Rutgers University. Glen Kehler, Bret Schundler, Owen to-time in The Westfield Leader. flicted a lot of discomfort, recording after touchdown and three field goals 185 yards. Smith returned 16 punts Counting the class of 2018, there a team-leading 69 solo and 56 as- for 37 points. for 113 yards and returned 14 kick- are nine Scarlet Knights – Brian sisted tackles (3 TFL, 2 sacks), two Sophomore running back Tim offs for 299 yards. Barden retrurned Ciemniecki, Tiny Condrillo, Bobby interceptions and causing two Alliegro carried 178 times for 920 five kickoffs for 84 yards, Dayon Davis, Chuck Gantner, Gary Kehler, fumbles. Senior linebacker Shea yards, including eight TDs. He scored returned two for 12 yards and Elliott Glen Kehler, Maggie McFadden, Elliott recorded 53 solo and 51 as- three TDs against Franklin and rushed returned two for eight yards. Rudy Stanzel and Jeff Torborg – in sisted tackles (5 TFL, sack), one in- for 208 yards and a TD in a game The winning streak continues! the WAHOF. terception, recovered two fumbles, And there are another dozen who caused two fumbles and knocked attended the state university and are on down five passes. the list of potential future inductees: Kessler, a linebacker, recorded 42 Adam Bergo, Ken Cornell, Keith solo and 44 assisted tackles (4 TFL, Davis, Rich LaRoza, Steve Locker, Ed sack) and recovered two fumbles. ‘Skeeter’ MacCloskey, Chris Mattes, Senior defensive back Adam Bob McNally, Jim Minno, Norm McDaniel (Third Team All-Group 5 Morton, Dave Schaller and Bev Torok. Defense) recorded 40 solo and 35 A complete breakdown of colleges attended by WAHOF inductees: Cr’s Ambrosio Named 9: Rutgers; 5: Harvard, Virginia and Yale; Grid All-State 1st Team 4: Annapolis and Iowa; Cranford High School kickoff and 3: Brown, Clemson, Colorado, Con- extra point kicker, senior Valentino necticut, Cornell, Delaware, Duke, Ambrosio, has been selected First Michigan, Morgan State, Penn, Seton Team All-State in football by Hall, South Carolina, Springfield, NJ.com. Ambrosio kicked five field Wesleyan, Wilkes and Wisconsin; THE REAL MCCOYS...Tom McCoy (left) and older brother Steve were in goals and nailed all 29 of his points 2: Boston College, Colgate, Indianapolis to watch their alma mater Wisconsin play in the Big Ten Championship after for 44 points and nearly every game against Ohio State. They both competed at the NCAAs for the Badgers’ swim David B. Corbin (Group 5 title game) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Dartmouth, Indiana, Lehigh, James team in the late 1960s. Multi-year All-Americans at WHS in the 1960s, they are also one of Ambrosio’s kickoffs soared THE FINISHING TOUCH...Blue Devil Adam McDaniel, No. 2, scoops up a Madison, Maryland, North Carolina, both members of the Westfield Athletic Hall of Fame, as is their father Bob McCoy. into the end zone. Panther fumble and scoots for the touchdown in the section Group 5 title game. 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Nick Palazzollo 160 Chad Burton 170 Isiah Reese (160) Jon Mejia 132 Bobby Mount 285 Dean Smith (132) John Ojeda 106 Devin Hilburn 182 Alex Oslislo 182 James Snyder 152 Matt Dente (195) Tony Delmau 132 SPF Raiders N. Prov. Pioneers Westfld. Blue Devils Ros. Park Panthers SPF Raiders Cranford Cougars Linden Tigers Ros. Park Panthers SPF Raiders GL Highlanders Westfld. Blue Devils Rahway Indians

AJ Bencivenga (145) Seb Iakouchevich Chris Delmau 120 Sean Dwyer (152) Rebecca Pizuto 113 Gabe Leo 106 Jack Hedges 182 Jack Cannon 145 Bobby Emmanuel Joe Delia 182 Mike Afolabi 182 Ed Smith 220 Cranford Cougars (182) AL Johnson Rahway Indians Westfld. Blue Devils Brearley Bears Ros. Park Panthers Summit Hilltoppers SPF Raiders 220 Union Farmers N. Prov. Pioneers Linden Tigers SPF Raiders

Alex Brown 285 Tyler Bohm (145) Elvin Guerriro 152 Liam Grahl 113 Antonio Santoni 132 Abel Crespo 170 Dave Vill 126 Alex Dorce 160 Zeph Lang-Davila 138 Emilio Cordova 182 Conor Halpin (138) Dylan Camilo 145 Rahway Indians ALJ Crusaders Ros. Park Panthers Union Farmers Rahway Indians Ros. Park Panthers GL Highlanders Linden Tigers Summit Hilltoppers Rahway Indians Cranford Cougars Ros. Park Panthers by David B. Corbin Story/photos at goleader.com Union County Wrestling Supremacy Up for Grabs Ballyhoo Sports Last year the Raiders finished 19- — 126), Mike Ramos (sr — 152) Rebecca Pizuto (sr — 113): Four- into a region qualifier Hedges is two-year varsity level. He I am expecting bigger things.” 12, placed third in the district and Brearley Bears: year varsity, team captain Look out for Dan Olenik (sr — had a good freshman year.” Jason Winters (sr — 152): Anto- qualified six wrestlers for the region The Bears have the good fortune to A. L. Johnson Crusaders: Hwt) Nick Mellusi (jr — 220): “Nick nio Santoni (sr — 132): Out of ac- tournament with one placing second fill all the weight classes and have a The Crusaders, who have doubled Governor Livingston: Mellusi is going to be exciting to tion last year. Randolph at the NJSIAA Tournament in AC. number of freshmen and sophomores the amount of wrestlers in the room, The Highlanders can fill all the watch. He’s intimidating to look at.” Manongsong (jr — 106) The Raiders return an entire lineup of who will be fill- are looking forward to several good weight classes with a mixture of expe- Justin James (jr — 152): “Justin Emilio Cordova (sr — 182): fin- veterans who know how to avoid giv- ing in varsity individual performances. rience. James transferred from Scotch Plains. ished 18-11 ing up bonus points. spots. Head “We have 18 total. We have six Head Coach Rick Ortega said, “We He’s doing a phenominal job in the Antonio Alfano (jr — hwt): Trans- “That’s the one big thing that we Coach Dave freshmen. Two have wrestled before. have a lot of young blood. We are room.” fer and football standout. stress in our room about us getting Nichols said, We are senior heavily juniors but we have a lot of Zeph Lang-Davila (sr — 138): Alex Brown (sr — hwt): “Brown bonus points and eliminating other “We got a couple loaded with green guys. We have one returner in “Lang-Davila was behind Rahjan is looking pretty tough. I don’t know teams from getting bonus points of the football Chris Fuschetto Quinn Haddad, who we hopefully will Venable last year. I think he can do which one is going to start but An- against us. We have a heavily senior players to come and Tyler Bohm. have back in AC again. We have a lot something this year.” thony does show potential. He hasn’t oriented lineup,” Head Coach Marc Jacob Diana 113 out. We have a We would forfeit of good returning guys, David Vill, Keep an eye on Dan Cambronero wrestled since eighth grade but he’s a Fabiano said. Linden Tigers good freshmen one or two Marcello Laygo, Greg Friedenberger, (sr — 285) tough football player.” Sam Wustefeld (sr — 195/220): and sophomore group. We have been weight classes. James Snyder.” New Providence: Linden Tigers: 1st in UCT, district & region, placed working ex- The forfeits we Quinn Haddad (sr — 170): 2nd Head Coach Shane Mallory said, According to Head Coach Alvaro second at AC, finished 44-4 tremely hard. We had last year was Justin James 152 UCT, 1st district, AC qualified, fin- “It’s going to be Fernandez, “We have been working Jack Cannon (sr – 145): Region have a strong an issue and a Summit Hilltoppers ished 34-8 like a two-sided on this team for the last two summers. qualifier, finished 27-15. string of weight problem, hopefully it won’t happen James Snyder (jr — 152), David season. On one These kids, especially the sophomores Nick Palazzola (sr — 160): Re- classes, six or again. Our team goal is to get to .500 Vill (jr — 126) side, you have a and juniors, put a lot of time in. Hope- gion qualifier, finished 22-13 seven in a row. It and hopefully we can compete for the Summit Hilltoppers: senior like fully this year it will start to pay some Ed Smith (jr — 220): Region quali- really going to be conference title like we did two years “We have more numbers. The bad Owen Smith dividends. We are excited with just fier at 195, finished 21-17 a team effort to ago,” Head Coach Mike Siter said. news is most of the kids are inexperi- who was fifth/ about everybody Bobby Mount (sr — Hwt): 20+ win dual Marion Afante 195 Chris Fuschetto (sr — 138): 2nd enced. Keeping with my promise of sixth in the re- we put on the victories last year matches. I think Union Farmers UCT, 2nd Region, finished 40-6. we want to pro- gion, so you are Omar Elshamy 152 mat. Our goals, Alex Oslislo (jr — 182): Jumped we have a bright future. Last year we “Chris took second in the region, got vide the kids with looking for him N. Prov. Pioneers we want to make up to 182 from 160 last year. had 10 wins, so I think we are heading down to Atlantic City, won a match.” a positive expe- to get down the Atlantic City. Omar the sectionals, we Keep eye on Justin Sidebottom (sr in the right direction.” Sebastian Iakouchevitch (jr — rience and a posi- Elshamy and Joe Delia have a lot want to get a kid 182): 2nd UCT at 160, finished 34-6 tive environ- of talent. On the other side of the down to AC, we “Sebastian ment, the goal is coin, you have five to six new wres- want to crown a took fifth in the to develop them tlers, who have never wrestled be- county champ.” R. Manongsong 106 High School Sport Shorts: regions, so we skill wise and to fore. So you have the one side where John Ojeda Rahway Indians are looking for become bigger, Elijah Waldron 132 you are trying to teach advanced (jr — 106): finished 31-11 those two guys to faster and stron- Union Farmers moves and the other side where Jacob Diana (jr — 113): finished Blue Devil Boys, Girls Begin get to Atlantic ger. The goal is to increase our num- you are teaching the basics.” 16-23 City.” bers and skills so we can compete on Owen Smith (sr — 160): Region Alex Dorce (jr — 160): finished Tyler Bohm the varsity level,” Coach Mike Sandor qualifier, finished 33-10. 23-17 Winter Track at Invitationals Shimei Paige 195 (sr — 145): explained. Chad Burton (sr — 170), Joe Mike Afolabi (jr — 182): finished Rahway Indians The Westfield High School boys put with a distance of 34’1.75". Looking to break Jack Hedges (jr — 182): “Jack Delia (jr — 182), Omar Elshamy 23-15 and girls winter track teams began Csorba recorded a time of 45.5 in (so — 152) Union Farmers: their season at the Demarest Invita- the 300 meters, Katie Hamilton re- Rahway Indians: The Farmers, under ninth-year Head tional at the Bennett Center on De- corded a time of 1:46.34 in the 600 The Indians are strong throughout Coach Dino DeBellonia, have a mix cember 16. One day later, the Blue meters and Diana Fitzmaurice crossed but especially in of experience and inexperience. Devil boys competed in the Armory the line in the 55 meters in 8.05. the lower weight “In a lot of ways, it’s a fresh Hall of Fame Invitational at the New Sammy Salz finished the 1,000 meters classes. season with a lot of new faces. We York City Armory. in 3:31.27, followed by Grace Endy “We are a se- have a mixture of experience and At the Demarest Invitational, at 3:32.43 and Natalia Vollaro at nior dominated inexperience. We are hoping that Lauren Triarsi finished third in the 55 3:32.44. Ava Maurillo finished in team. Not that we can combine high hurdles with a time of 9.07. Triarsi 3:33.61 and Greta McLaughlin all the seniors the two and put also placed fourth in the high jump crossed in 3:34.33. are going to a decent lineup start. The guys Brian Diaz 160 together. We’ve with a height of 4’10" and teammate At the Armory, Rob Brown and Rahway Indians Julia Csorba took fifth with the same Jacob Saltzer completed the 55 meters who aren’t go- got a couple of height. Eva Boyes had a jump of 4’8". in seven seconds flat and Steve Zucker ing to be starters are still leaders. kids, who put Erica Lawrence took third in the shot crossed in 7.13. In the varsity mile, It’s a nice thing to have because some time in Ryan Qin was the first Blue Devil to they go through moves quicker, they during the sum- Lady Raiders Stop teach the younger kids. We have a mer and hope- Sam Dorielan 182 cross at 5:02.31, followed by Leam Rahway Indians GL in Basketball, 47-27 Foster at 5:13.67, Kyle Huber at more mature room,” Head Coach fully that’s go- 5:15.11 and Joshua Stryker at 5:15.22. Fred Stueber said. “We had a good ing to pay off,” he said. Nya Downing pumped in 13 points junior class last year, a good sopho- DeBellonia could benefit with the and grabbed 10 rabounds, while fresh- Brown was the first Blue Devil in the 400 with a time of 52.69, followed by more class last year.” addition of some football players. man Corrine Lyght scored 10 points, Sabri Murray (sr – 126): 1st UCT “I’ve always said that it’s a natural pulled 10 rebounds and added a pair Saltzer at 53.16 and Zucker at 54.75. In the varsity 4x200, Saltzer (23.2), David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times & 3rd region, finished 37-5 progression from football to wres- of assists to lead the Scotch Plains- Rhise Royster (jr — 145): 1st tling,” he added. Fanwood High School girls basket- Zucker (24.0), Ajay Olson (23.5) and CRANFORD ATHLETE OF THE WEEK...Jimmy Gluck, a freshman on the Brown (25.5) crossed in 1:36.53. The varsity wrestling team, won his first high school tournament at the Garden State UCT, 1st region, finished 35-3 Bobby Emmanuel (sr — 220), ball team past the hosting Governor Classic this past weekend. As a freshman he was unseeded and had to beat the 1 Tony Delmau (jr — 132): Strong Marion Afante (sr — 195), Liam Livingston Highlanders, 47-27, in the Westfield B team of Sean Riccardi (25.5), Devin Wendel (24.9), Linus and 2 seeds to go on to pin in the finals. finish Grahl (so — 113), Elijah Waldron season opener on December 15. Chris Delmau (so — 120): 2nd (sr — 132) Brianna O’Brien sank six points Koglin (25.6) and Matt Shendell PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE (24.6) crossed in 1:40.86. UC, 24-8 “The two Delmau’s! Don’t Plainfield Cardinals: and had five assists, Stefanie DeVizio TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS turn your back on them,” cautioned Christian Chajon (sr — 285) 20- had five points and three steals, Kaysia Raider Cagers Clout PLANNING BOARD MEETING NOTICE Stueber. “Both worked their butts off. 18, only returning region qualifier. Minor had five points and three re- 2018 REGULAR MEETINGS PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Elizabeth Minutemen: bounds and Abbe-Gayle Burton had Colonia Boys, 53-32 In compliance with the Open Public that the Municipal Council of the Township No returning region qualifiers. four points and seven rebounds for Tommy Drubulis netted 13 points, Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, of Scotch Plains has scheduled their Reor- Probitas Verus Honos the 1-0 Raiders. Skylar Dowling sank including three 3-pointers, and Regular Meetings of the Planning Board of ganization Meeting for Tuesday, January 2, 2018. The Reorganization Meeting will Reading is Good For You 12 points for the Highlanders and Lamont Cruse added 10 points, in- the Township of Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey will be held in Council begin at 7:00 P.M. This meeting will be PUBLIC NOTICE Paige Phillips added six points. cluding a 3-pointer, to lead the Scotch Chambers, First Floor, Municipal Building, held at the Township Municipal Building, Sc Pl-Fanwood 12 11 12 12 47 Plains-Fanwood HIgh School boys 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains at 7:30 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS p.m. on the following Mondays in 2018, Jersey 07076. Gov. Livingston 9 5 7 6 27 basketball team to a 53-32 rout of the PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN unless otherwise indicated: The Township of Scotch Plains does not Blue Devils Outpin hosting Colonia Patriots on Decem- discriminate against persons with disabili- that the following Ordinances were finally ber 15. Dwight Laylor netted nine January 8, 2018 – ties. Those individuals requiring auxiliary adopted by the Township Council of the Reorganizational meeting aids and services where necessary, must Township of Scotch Plains, County of Raider Keglers, 5-2 points and Jack Brady sank six points, January 22 Union, New Jersey, on the 12th of Decem- while Ryan Muench and Brogan notify the ADA Coordinator of the Town- The Westfield High School bowl- February 12 ship of Scotch Plains at least seventy-two ber 2017. February 26 ing team took two of the three games Quigley sank two points each. (72) hours in advance of the meeting. ORDINANCE 2017-29 March 12 BOZENA LACINA, to outpin the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Sc Pl-Fanwood 20 11 15 7 53 March 26 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Colonia 7 10 5 10 32 Municipal Clerk Raiders, 5-2, on December 13. Raider April 9 1 T - 12/21/17, The Times Fee: $19.38 AND SUPPLEMENT CHAP- goleader.com/subscribe Mike Bonnell just nipped Blue Devil Summit Boys Beat April 23 TER II (ADMINISTRATION) TO May 14 PUBLIC NOTICE CREATE THE POSITION OF Jake Varakian for total pins by 1 point. Wednesday, May 30 MUNICIPAL HOUSING LIAI- PUBLIC NOTICE Bonnell had games of 172, 263 and Cougar Cagers, 66-38 June 11 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS SON FOR THE PURPOSE OF TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 212 for a 647 count and Varakian had The Summit High School boys bas- June 25 PLANNING BOARD ADMINISTERING THE TOWN- July 9 SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS’ TOWNSHIP COUNCIL the high game of 265 to go with his ketball team seized an 18-9 first-quar- TAKE NOTICE, that on Monday, No- July 23 AFFORDABLE HOUSING MEETING NOTICE vember 27, 2017, the Planning Board of 160 and 221 for a total of 646. ter lead en route to a 66-38 victory Wednesday, September 12 PROGRAM PURSUANT TO the Township of Scotch Plains, Union PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Blue Deevil Jason Glickstein had over the visiting Cranford Cougars in September 24 THE FAIR HOUSING ACT. County, New Jersey, approved the appli- that the Township of Scotch Plains has Wednesday, October 10 games of 226, 205 and 200 for a 631 its home opener on December 15. cation of The Baptist Church and Congre- ORDINANCE 2017-30 scheduled a CONFERENCE MEETING October 22 total. Jonathan Silva rolled a 156, 204 Anders Myhre led the Cougars with gation Of Scotch Plains, for minor subdivi- for Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 7:00 Wednesday, November 14 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING sion approval to subdivide the property P.M (immediately following the Reor- and 215 for a total of 575 and Will 11 points, including a pair of 3-point- November 26 AND SUPPLEMENTING located at 1964 Grand Street, Scotch ganization Meeting.) Shepard rolled a 169, 205 and 169 for ers, and Matt Fonseca banged in trip December 10 CHAPTER FIVE (ANIMALS) Plains, Block 1602, Lot 18, into three sepa- The meeting will be held in the Council January 7, 2019 – OF THE REVISED GENERAL a 543 total. Dylan Kurstedt rolled a 3-pointers. Matt Medeiros had five rate lots with no variances required or Chambers at the Township Municipal Build- Reorganizational meeting ORDINANCES OF THE 179 and 151, and Trey Rabinowitz points, including a 3-pointer, and requested. The Resolution memorializing ing, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH In accordance with the Americans with said approval was duly presented and Jersey. The Township of Scotch Plains rolled a 149. Colin Budries sank seven points, in- PLAINS. Raider John Williamson rolled a cluding a 3-pointer. Malcolm Disabilities Act, any person that might re- adopted by said Planning Board at its’ does not discriminate against persons with quire special needs should be in touch with regularly scheduled meeting on Decem- ORDINANCE 2017-31 disabilities. Those individuals requiring 153, 217 and 171 for a 541 total. Sidebottom led the 1-0 Hilltoppers the Board Office during normal business ber 11, 2017. A copy of said Resolution auxiliary aids and services must notify the ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING Dave Chango rolled a 148, 203 and with 19 points, including trip 3-point- hours so that their needs may be ad- has been filed in the office of the Board ADA Coordinator of the Township of Scotch SALARIES AND WAGES FOR dressed. All interested persons may be and/or the office of the municipal clerk and Plains as soon as possible in advance of 180 for a 531 total. Ben Fox rolled a ers, while Jackson Tyler and Dom MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES 157, 199 and 169 for a 525 total and Yorio each scored 13 points. present and be heard. is available for public inspection. the meeting. Shannon Rapant Shannon Rapant BOZENA LACINA, RMC BOZENA LACINA, James Bagdonas rolled a 162, 157 Cranford 9 16 8 5 38 Secretary Land Use Secretary MUNICIPAL CLERK Municipal Clerk and 196 for a 515 total. Summit 18 12 22 14 66 1 T - 12/21/17, The Times Fee: $40.29 1 T - 12/21/17, The Times Fee: $20.91 1 T - 12/21/17, The Times Fee: $32.13 1 T - 12/21/17, The Times Fee: $20.40 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 21, 2017 Page 13 Cougars Return Experience in Girls Hoops CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 the team in rebounds and assists and assists and six steals. usual suspects, so if should be quite added several blocked shots and steals. The wealth of multi-sport athletes interesting. “She actually committed to go to will be an immediate asset. “Roselle Catholic has some kids, Christopher Newport in Virginia. She “It’s nice to have multi-sport ath- who came back, The Patrick School, has worked really hard over the sum- letes because they come in in really Westfield has Molly Ryan, so they are mer. She was a good player last year good shape. One thing we stress and going to be good as well. So it should but this year she’s a great player. It’s really focus on is getting the ball up be interesting,” Coach Dyer com- hard to think that she’s improved and the floor quickly. And we want to mented. gotten better but she has,” Coach Dyer make teams run. Not many teams can The Cougars opened their season expressed. “She’s a big time threat.” keep up with our speed. It’s nice to at home against the Summit Adding a solid wall on defense is have that extra seasoning before us to Hilltoppers on December 16 and came junior Lauren Williamson, who is also get us ready,” Coach Dyer said. from behind to record a 47-42 vic- quite a scoring threat. Williamson Coming in from the JV team that tory. The Cougars trailed 14-8 after would also make opponents pay dearly beat Westfield for the UCT title are the first quarter but knotted the score if they ever gave her enough room juniors Meghan Santarelli, KC Pringle 26-26 at the half only to fall behind by from beyond the arc. and Ellie Rokicki. three points entering the final quarter. “I am excited a lot to have her “Everyone pretty much brings Speer scored 11 points and pulled because she brings a lot both defen- something to offer, so when I rotate eight rebounds. Wilchelns scored 13 sively and offensively. We are look- other girls into the mix, it’s not like I points (8 free throws), had three re- ing forward to having her back in the am taking a huge chunk out. Charlotte bounds and added a pair of steals. rotation,” Coach Dyer said. has become a really great defender, Kelly netted eight points and was the Also returning to the varsity lineup has a good outside shot. Lauren “Chief Thief” with six steals. She are seniors Lauren Santarelli, Caroline Santarelli had a couple of threes in also had four rebounds and two as- Kelly, Charlotte VanWhy, a track our scrimmage yesterday. Caroline sists. Laurn Santarelli and standout, and Caroline McCaffrey, a Kelly has really been attacking the Williamson (2 rebounds, 2 steals) four-year soccer defensive standout, basket and causing some problems each had four points, VanWhy had David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times along with junior Olivia Speer. Of- for their defense. Overall, we are a three points, a block and three re- TRYING TO WORK AROUND SOME LADY LIONS...Blue Devil senior co-captain Grace Elliott, No. 22, attempts to work fensively, Kelly’s quickness rewarded very well-rounded group this year,” bounds, and McCaffrey added two around some Lady Lions in Westfield on December 16. Elliott scored nine points and had five steals. her with 65 rebounds and 149 points Coach Dyer pointed out. points as did Rokicki. Pringle pulled last year. She also contributed 33 as- Vying for the UCT crown, pres- three rebounds sists and 14 steals. Speer finished ently owned by The Patrick School, Summit 14 12 5 11 42 with 72 points, 23 rebounds, eight winners over Westfield, will be the Cranford 8 18 2 19 47 Lions’ Surge Downs Lady Blue Devils, 44-38 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10

blocked shot) hit a free throw to win Encarnacion would finish with eight (2 assists), who not only proved to be the second quarter 12-8, stretching points, including a 3-pointer. an outside threat with a pair of 3- their lead to 28-17 at the half. Junior “I guess because in the second half, pointers, but also demonstrated her guard Lily Maz added two assists. we were up and then they put those defensive stick-to-it-tiveness with five The Blue Devils’ ability to create down literally right away. It was a rebounds. turnovers also contributed to their quick turnaround. It’s kind of hard to “Faith is a heck of an athlete. From first half dominance. Ryan, who had bounce back from that,” Ryan ex- soccer, she stepped up in the biggest two blocks, seized the majority of her plained. moments and the same today. She six steals in the half as did Elliott with “We knew after the first half that stepped up when we needed some her five steals. that was not the Roselle Catholic we points. She stepped on on defense “We knew which girls to look out knew. We knew they weren’t hitting with a couple of blocks. She’s really a for and we came out with a lot of their shots in the first half, so we had great player,” Elliott, who also had intensity to begin the game and I think to be prepared in the second half. two assists, said. that really helped us on the defensive Even though they started hitting them, “Faith is Faith! I have faith in her. end of the ball,” Elliott said of their we just kept going with our energy but We are lucky to have her,” Ryan added. first half success. it just didn’t work out in the end Looking ahead to their next meet- “We did come out very intense and though,” Elliott said. ing with the Lions, Elliott said, “This we adjusted to the video. And McQueen The 1-0 Lions won the third quarter is our first game of the season. This is is a heck of a player and Taniya on her 14-5 to narrow the Blue Devils’ lead their first game of the season. The shots. They are a very well-coached to 33-31 but the momentum contin- next time we play them we are going team as well,” Ryan said. ued to flow in their direction until to be a completely different team. We The sudden shock of watching their they took a 41-38 lead with 50 sec- have some things to work on. We are 11-point lead rapidly dwindle to a onds remaining, which forced the Blue probably going to see them definitely five-point lead forced the Blue Devils Devils to resort to a fouling mode. one more time, possibly two more to take a timeout with 6:25 left in the “We were pumped up and that car- times as the season goes on.” third quarter. From that point onward, ried over into our performance in the “We have to keep our intensity on the Blue Devils’ hot hands of the first first half. Not the second half,” Ryan them the entire game and make our half turned into ice for the remainder commented. shots and rebounds. That’s what re- of the game. Additionally Hanner took Another bright spot for the Blue ally killed us. They are a tall team but David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times control of the boards and would finish Devils was the play of Dobosiewicz that’s no excuse. You can rebound VARSITY LADY COUGAR CAGERS...Pictured, left to right, are: front; Olivia Speer, Caroline Kelly, Ellie Rokicki and with 16 rebounds and 17 points. against anyone,” Ryan said. Charolette VanWhy; back row, Lauren Williamson, Lauren Santarelli, Cam Wichelns, Caroline McCaffrey, Meghan McQueen would finish with 11 points, Probitas Verus Honos Roselle Catholic 9 8 14 13 44 Santarelli and KC Pringle. including three 3-pointers, and Westfield 16 12 5 5 38 This holiday season, give a gift that keeps giving all year ... a Leader/Times Gift Subscription ! Each of 52 editions include community happenings, regional sports, editorial commentary, arts & entertainment, educational matters, birth and wedding announcements, local merchant and classified Ads and the best local news coverage around. It's a great way to welcome a newcomer to the area or keep an established resident in the know! Easily done online at: www.goleader.com/form/subscribe_gift.htm Or by Check, please cut out and mail this coupon.

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Maria Ripolino to Rodney Wong and Sean and Riva M. Waller to Tracie Christine Granado, 806 Grant Av- and Andrew Mandelbaum, 858 Sum- enue, $426,000. mit Avenue, 1,066,000. William and Anne Herbster to Eleanor B. Papaccio to HW Auspi- Carolyn Gill and Ryan Deitch, 824 cious, LLC, 1128 Central Avenue, Grant Avenue, $690,000. $335,000. Robert S. and Lori A. Hoerrner to Timothy P. Bergin to Sean and Riva Francois and Kathleen Brochu, 556 Waller, 1278 Summit Avenue, St. Marks Avenue, $1,380,000. $759,000. The FSPY swim team sizzled at the Annual First Frost Meet on December 3 Francois and Kathleen Brochu to Thy Minh Pham and Huy Minh Matthew and Dana Bevacqua, 542 Mai to David P. and Tina Calhoun, WINTER SWIM…The Westfield Area YMCA is offering a mini-session, Arlington Avenue, $780,000. 1734 Central Avenue, $591,200. FSPY Swimmers Sizzle December 26 to 29, with swim lessons of all levels for ages 3 to 12, and diving YITS Corportation to Gerard R. Jacet and Iwona Dankowski to Ying lessons for age 6 and older, at the Main Y Facility, located at 220 Clark Street, and Evelyn F. Rabadeau, 443 Downer Liu and Jianan Zhan, 229 Maryland Westfield. For schedules and details, or to register online, visit westfieldynj.org. Street, $389,000. Street, $1,200,000. At ‘First Frost’ Meet Spots are limited. Individuals also may register at the Main Y Facility Welcome Estate Of Rose R. Russo to Andrew Center. For more information, contact Rob Faggiano at (908) 301-YMCA Anne M. Thomas to Quan Qui The Fanwood-Scotch Plains “Y” 100-breast; 8th 50-fly), Briana Li (7th Koski, 576 Cumberland Street, Zhong and Heidi Wing Sum Zhong, (9622), extension no. 276, or [email protected]. Pictured, a student $425,000. (FSPY) swim team hosted its Annual 100-free), Phoebe Kaplan (1st 50- practices his strokes during a swim lesson at the Westfield Area YMCA. 1723 Boynton Avenue, $929,000. First Frost meet on December 3 at free, 2nd 50-back, 4th 100-breast, 5th Raritan Valley Community College 50-breast), Kayla Kerr (2nd 50-fly, and 93 FSPY swimmers participated. 6th 200-free), Laura Kim (1st 100- Youngest Devilfish Make 6U: Basil Glacken (1st 25-back & breast, 200IM; 2nd 100-back, 100- 25-fly, 8th 50-free). free), Caroline Lowder (7th 50-breast, 7U: Daniyal Sayani (1st 25-breast, 50-free), Harrison McClure (6th Splash at First Frost Invit’l 25-back, 25-free, 25-fly). Janice Yip 200IM), Zac McGeehan (4th 100- On December 3, the Westfield Dev- free, 25-fly) (1st 100IM, 25-back, 25-fly; 4th 50- breast, 8th 50-breast), Tyson Moose ilfish swim team sent its youngest 8U GIRLS: Olivia Constable (3rd free). Jacklyn Choi (3rd 25-fly, 8th (4th 100-back, 6th 50-back), Sean swimmers to compete at the First Frost 25-breast), Emma Crall (1st 25-fly, 25-free), Ella Lin (3rd 50-fly), Anvi Stanik (5th 100-free), Shae Trenery Invitational, held at Raritan Valley 2nd 50-fly), Kaylie Gao (1st 25-breast, Ogale (6th 25-free, 7th 25-back), (2nd 100-fly; 4th 200IM, 100-free; Community College in Branchburg. 3rd 25-free), Jane Kavanagh (3rd 25- Maya Shalayev (1st 25-breast, 4th 6th 100-breast), Gina Yip (1st 100- The following Devilfish had Top-3 back), Lidia Wright (1st 25-free, 2nd 25-back, 7th 50-breast), Shastha fly, 2nd 100-breast; 3rd 100-back, finishes by age group. 25-fly) Venkatesh (3rd 25-back, 4th 25-free). 200IM). 7U BOYS: Luca Giacobbe (3rd 8U BOYS: Ben Britain (3rd 25- 8U: Krish Arora (8th 25-breast), 9-10 relays: Yip, Kim, Trenery and 25-breast), Noah Maloney (2nd 25- back), Alex Giangone (3rd 50-fly), Sawyer Briamonte (2nd 25-breast,3rd Cadigan (1st girls 200-free), B. Benjamin Zhou (2nd 50-breast) 50-breast, 5th 25-back, 7th 25-free), Calderone, Frank, C. Calderone and SHERIFF’S SALE 10U BOYS: Ted Crall (1st 100IM, Daniel Chiu ( 4th 50-back, 5th 50-fly, Espiritu (1st boys). SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17004774 3rd 50-back), Michael Fisher (2nd 7th 100IM & 50-breast),Tessa 11-12: Hannah Alber (5th 50-back, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION 100-back), Cole Sharkey (1st 200IM, DeGennaro (6th 25-breast), Alex 100IM; 7th 100-breast), Dylan UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-027652-16 100-breast, 50-back, 100-fly), Logan Holston (6th 50-fly), Sophie Condell (4th 200-free, 7th 200IM), Plaintiff: CIT BANK, N.A Swenson (1st 50-free, 3rd 200IM, Francesca Isleta (5th 50-breast, 7th Ian Dinesh (4th 50-fly; 6th 100- VS. Defendant: GAYLE A MACDOWELL; UNITED 100-free) 50-back, 8th 100IM), Amy Jiang (4th breast, 50-back, 100IM), Lily Gaulin STATES OF AMERICA Sale Date: 01//10/2018 25-back), Braden Michaels (1st (8th 200-free), Victoria Gee (2nd Writ of Execution: 08/23/2017 SHERIFF’S SALE 100IM, 25-free, 25-fly; 2nd 25-back), 50-back, 3rd 200IM, 5th 50-fly, 6th By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Photo courtesy of Kevin Adams to me directed I shall expose for sale by public SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17004772 Amelia Nath (4th 50-back, 6th 25- 50-free), Mia Gonyou (7th 50- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Talkin’ ‘Bout Practice’s Eric Halpin squares for a jumper during Week Three ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- CHANCERY DIVISION play in the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA Men’s 30+ Basketball League on back), Ryan Scarpa (2nd 25-fly, 3rd breast), Caroline Joe (3rd 200-free), beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock UNION COUNTY 25-free, 6th 100IM) , Connor Scarpa Kyle Karyczak (8th 100IM), Robert in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- DOCKET NO. F-018029-15 December 17. Halpin scored 13 points, but his team fell, 56-48, to Game Over. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Plaintiff: BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC (1st 25-breast, 2nd 25-free, 3rd 25- Lambert (5th 100-back, 100-free), or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. VS. The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred Defendant: ANDY T. LE AND LINH N. LE, HIS back, 4th 25-fly) , Fiona Rovito (3rd Tyler McGeehan (1st 50-breast, 2nd Eighty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Thirty- WIFE Fanwood-Scotch Plains 30+ 50-breast, 4th 25-breast, 5th 25-free 100IM, 3rd 100-breast, 7th 50-free), Seven and 07/100*** $389,537.07. Sale Date: 01/17/2018 MUNICIPALITY: Township of Scotch Plains. Writ of Execution: 10/06/2017 & 25-fly) , Vivian Yu (1st 50-fly, 50- Alex Moore (2nd 100-back, 4th 100- COUNTY AND STATE: County of Union, State By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution of New Jersey. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public back; 2nd 50-free, 100IM). breast, 100-free), Ellie Moose (1st STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 1808 vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Men’s Basketball Standings: Boys Relay: C. Scarpa, R. Scarpa, 100-breast, 3rd 50-fly, 5th 50-free), Chapel Road. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- TAX LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS: Lot: 5; beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Holiday cheer reverberated paced by Greg Josephsen (9) and Briamonte, Michaels (1st). Girls 100- Tyson Moose (4th 100-back), Block: 12501. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- DIMENSIONS: 000.313 AC. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash throughout the gym, as the ballers of Graham Haskell (8), while first-year free relay: Yip, Isleta, Jiang and Yu Saverio Paradiso (6th 100-fly, 7th NEAREST CROSS STREET: Raritan Road. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. (3rd). 50-back), Ari Rabinovich (4th 100- For a house or other properly (not condo- The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred the Fanwood-Scotch Plains “Y” big Mark Van Ostenbridge pulled minium) Forty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty- Men’s 30+ Basketball League took down 9 rebounds. 9-10s: Laura Kim (team record 100- fly, 6th 100-back), Sohem Rai (5th Beginning at a point in the southwesterly side One and 70/100*** $348,721.70. lie of Chapel Road, said point being distant The property to be sold is located in the TOWN- the floor for one last time in 2017. Game Over 56, Talkin’ ‘Bout free at 1:03:07). Aaron Frank (3rd 50- 50-breast), Adrian Romej (1st 50- southeasterly ninety-nine feet and three hun- SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS in the County of breast, 4th 50-free, 100-free), free, 2nd 200-free, 3rd 200IM), Alex dredths of a foot (99.03) measure along said side UNION, and the State of New Jersey. Basket Brawlers 72, Droppin’ Practice 48: Sophomore standout line from the point where the same is intersected Tax Lot 9 Block 302 f/k/a Lot 19 Block 28 Dimes 70: Warren Lowe drained a Clay Torres double-doubled (18 and Normandie Beversluis (4th 50-back, Romej (7th 50-breast), Veronica by the southeasterly side line of Raritan Road, if Commonly known as 524 Farley Avenue, said side lines are produced to an intersection, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 25-foot, game-winning three-pointer 10, 8-8 FTs), and frontcourt mates 5th 100IM, 6th 50-free, 8th 100-back), Parzych (1st 100-fly, 7th 200IM), Will as said streets are laid out and delineated on a Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) 50 Brandon Calderone (2nd 50-free, 100- Sullivan (4th 50-breast, 8th 50-free). certain map entitled, “Revised and Amended x 132 x 50 x 131. from the top of the circle at the buzzer, Gavin Ford (12) and David Ferreiro Map of Fairfield”, which map was filed in the Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the South- as two teams thirsty for their first win (11) each hit double digits, as G.O. breast, 50-back, 100-fly), Corey Relays: Girls Moore, Parzych, Union County Register’s Office on October 22nd, westerly side of Farley Avenue, 285 feet from the 1951 as Map No. 355-F, said beginning point Southeasterly side of East Second Street. battled in an instant classic. Lowe held off a pesky bunch of talkers. TBP Calderone (1st 100-back, 200-free; Moose and Alber (2nd); Boys Adrian being also in the division line between lots num- Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Fifty-Six Thou- 2nd 50-fly, 50-breast), Elle Cadigan Romej, McGeehan, Condell, Lam- ber 5 and 6, in Blok 312-A on said map. sand Nine Hundred Forty-Nine and 17/100*** finished with 22 points and 11 assists, received 17 points from Capt. Scott Pursuant to a tax search of 10/12/2017; 2016 $356,949.17 together with lawful interest and BB’s James Patrick and Kevin Adams Lowder, 13 from veteran Eric Halpin, (1st 50-fly, 3rd 50-back, 4th 200-free, bert (3rd). Taxes $11,142.26 billed; $8,124.01 open plus costs. penalty; Homestead benefit credit reduced taxes The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and netted 14 apiece, and Chris Beaudry and an 8-point, 9-rebound outing from 5th 200IM), Anthony Chiu (3rd 100- by: $945.68; 2017 QTR1 $3,021.99 open plus assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and breast, 4th 200IM, 5th 100-fly), Reading is Good For You penalty, due date 02/01/2017; 2017 QTR2 other municipal assessments. The amount due cleaned the glass (18 rebounds, 11 Joe DeGennaro in a losing cause. $2,076.30 billed; $2,076.30 open plus penalty; can be obtained from the local taxing authority. points). Just seconds before Lowe’s Triples ‘n Dimes 46, Team 8 38: Amelia Condell (7th 50-fly), Chris Homestead benefit credit reduced taxes by: Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be $945.68, due date 05/01/2017; 2017 QTR3 subject to the limited lien priority of any Condo- heroics, Brian Ciemneicki’s driving TND jumped out to a 30-12 margin at Espiritu (1st 50-breast, 100-free; 4th $3,140.64 open plus penalty, due date 08/01/ minium/Homeowner Association liens which may 100-fly), Atharv Dwivedi (8th 100- 2017; 2017 QTR4 $3,140.64 open, due date 11/ exist. layup had given D.D. a 70-69 advan- intermission, and survived a Team 8 01/2017; 2018 QTR1 $3,081.32 open, due date Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tage. Ciemneicki tallied 19 points and comeback effort thanks to a balanced back), Douglas Gee (7th 200IM), Eryn 02/01/2018; 2018 QTR2 $3,081.31 open, due tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and date 05/01/2018; Sewer acct: Sewer charges expenses, there remains any surplus money, the dropped 7 dimes, with Steve Lee (18 scoring attack – Stephen Murray (12), Gulbin (8th 100IM), Matthew are based on prior water consumption. money will be deposited into the Superior Court Iannotta (3rd 200-free, 4th 50-fly, 7th Total Upset: ***Four Hundred One Thousand Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, points, 9 boards) on the receiving end Rich Cobbinah (10 points, 12 rebounds), Four Hundred Eighty and 45/100*** $401,480.45 or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to of many of those helpers. Eljay Aguillo Doug Barker (9) and Tim Gray (9). 50-breast, 8th 100-free), Luke together with lawful interest and costs. Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- and extent of that person’s claim and asking for (15 points) and center Craig Cichocki Team 8’s scoring column was equally Iannotta (3rd 100-back; 5th 100IM, tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and an order directing payment of the surplus money. expenses, there remains any surplus money, the The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale (12 and 14) were solid in defeat. as balanced – Brendan Ryan (11), Capt. money will be deposited into the Superior Court will have information regarding the surplus, if Throwbacks 62, Run It Back! 35: Blake Sonnek-Schmelz (10), Chris goleader.com/subscribe Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, any. Probitas Verus Honos or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to There is a full legal description on file in the Up by 21 at halftime, The Throw- Burke (9) and Anand Desai (8), but Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Union County Sheriff’s Office. backs coasted, and are the league’s Eight was not enough to avert an 0-3 and extent of that person’s claim and asking for The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this SHERIFF’S SALE an order directing payment of the surplus money. sale for any length of time without further adver- lone remaining unbeaten. Jamal Berry start to its season. SHERIFF’S SALE The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale tisement. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17004693 will have information regarding the surplus, if Joseph Cryan led the way with 19 points and 8 FSPY 30+ STANDINGS: SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17004692 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY any. Sheriff caroms, rookie Orlando Jean-Charles TEAM W L SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION There is a full legal description on file in the Attorney: CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY Union County Sheriff’s Office. SHAPIRO & DENARDO, LLC - ATTORNEYS put home 16, and Jason Shann con- Throwbacks 3 0 UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-004886-17 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this 14000 COMMERCE PARKWAY Talkin’ Bout Practice 2 1 DOCKET NO. F-010358-17 Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON SUITE B tributed 13 for the victors. RIB! was sale for any length of time without further adver- Run It Back! 2 1 Plaintiff: CITIBANK N.A. F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE tisement. MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 VS. FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE Joseph Cryan (856) 793-3080 SHERIFF’S SALE Game Over 2 1 Defendant: JOHN A. WALKER AKA JOHN HOLDERS ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007- Sheriff 4 T - 12/21, 12/28/17, 01/04/18 Triples ‘n Dimes 2 1 ALFRED WALKER, HIS HEIRS, DEVISEES, 9T1, MORTGAGE PASS- THROUGH CERTIFI- Attorney: & 01/11/18 Fee: $179.52 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17004751 Basket Brawlers 1 2 AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND CATES, SERIES 2007-9T1 FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY HIS/HER, THEIR, OR ANY OF THEIR SUC- VS. GORDON, LLP SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION Droppin Dimes 0 3 CESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTREST, Defendant: WILLIAM R. BLESSING A/K/A 80 MAIN STREET UNION COUNTY Team 8 0 3 DEBRA A. WALKER, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS WILLIAM R. BLESSING III, JESSICA L. BLESS- SUITE 460 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17004695 DOCKET NO. F-026963-12 CO- EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN A. ING AND OVERLOOK HOSPITAL WEST ORANGE NEW JERSEY 07052 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Plaintiff: U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS WALKER AKA JOHN ALFRED WALKER, Sale Date: 01//10/2018 (973) 325-8800 CHANCERY DIVISION TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPA- SHERIFF’S SALE PATRICIA LYNNSTAIB AKA PATRICIA L.STAIB, Writ of Execution: 10/04/2017 4 T - 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/17 UNION COUNTY TION TRUST INDIVIDUALLY AND AS CO- EXECUTRIX OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution & 01/04/18 Fee: $226.44 DOCKET NO. F-002428-15 VS. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17004605 THE, ESTATE OF JOHN A. WALKER AKA JOHN to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Plaintiff: BANK OF AMERICA N.A. Defendant: DENNIS ZYDALIS; MRS. DEN- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ALFRED WALKER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- SHERIFF’S SALE VS. NIS ZYDALIS, HIS WIFE; VIRGINIA STONELEY- CHANCERY DIVISION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ST. CLARES ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- Defendant: ANDREW K. DOE; ISMC K. DOE, ZYDAUS; DOROTHY L. WRIGHT; CAPITAL UNION COUNTY HOSPITAL, NEW CENTURY FINANCIAL SER- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17004663 SR.; MRS. ANDREW K. DOE, HIS WIFE; MRS. ONE BANK USA NA; ADVANTAGE ASSETS II DOCKET NO. F-001077-15 VICES INC. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ISAAC K. DOE SR., HIS WIFE INC Plaintiff: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND Sale Date: 01//10/2018 ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash CHANCERY DIVISION Sale Date: 01//10/2018 Sale Date: 01//10/2018 SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, Writ of Execution: 10/04/2017 or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. UNION COUNTY Writ of Execution: 05/11/2017 Writ of Execution: 10/20/2017 NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution The judgment amount is: ***Seven Hundred DOCKET NO. F-038203-15 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Ten Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Nine and Plaintiff: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public to me directed I shall expose for sale by public VS. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- 10/100*** $710,889.10. TION vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Defendant: JAMES M. HUGHES AND ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- All that certain land and premises situate, lying VS. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- ROSEMARIE V. HUGHES, HUSBAND AND beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock and being in the Town of Westfield, County of Defendant: JOSEPH F. STIVALA, CHRIS ANN beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock WIFE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; STATE in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Union, and State of New Jersey: STIVALA in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- OF NEW JERSEY ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Street: 821 North Avenue West, Westfield, Sale Date: 01/03/2018 ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Sale Date: 01/03/2018 or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. New Jersey 07090. Writ of Execution: 05/05/2016 or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Writ of Execution: 09/22/2017 The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred Nearest Cross Street: Osborne Avenue. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred The judgment amount is: ***Eight Hundred By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Thousand One Hundred Three and 42/100*** Tax Lot and Block No: Lot: 20, Block: 2604. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Thirty Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Four and Forty-Seven Thousand Ninety-Five and 99/100*** to me directed I shall expose for sale by public $500,103.42. Dimensions (approximately): 50 x 193. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- 40/100*** $330,434.40. $847,095.99. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- MUNICIPALITY: Scotch Plains Township. Prior Mortgage/Liens Not Extinguished By The ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- MUNICIPALITY: Township of Scotch Plains. Property to be sold is located in the TOWN- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Sale Are: 1. Delinquent taxes and/or tax liens. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock COUNTY AND STATE: County of Union, State SHIP of SCOTCH PLAINS, County of UNION, beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock STREET & STREET NO: 1 Overlook Way. As the above description does not constitute a in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- of New Jersey. State of New Jersey. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 14301, LOT: full legal description, said full legal description is ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 1768 Front Premises commonly known as: 2343 BELVE- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash 5. annexed to that certain deed recorded in the or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Street. DERE DRIVE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JER- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 2194 Square Feet. Office of the Clerk of Union County in Deed Book The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred TAX LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS: Lot: 15; SEY 07076-1926. The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred NEAREST CROSS STREET: Raritan Road. 5356, Page 960, et seq., New Jersey, and the Sixty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Six and Block: 1102. BEING KNOWN as LOT 31, BLOCK 3603 on Seventy-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Six and SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): All unpaid Writ of Execution on file with the Sheriff of Union 81/100*** $363,806.81. DIMENSIONS: 50 x 123. the official Tax Map of the TOWNSHIP of 47/100*** $579,706.47. municipal taxes, assessments and liens; Any set County. The property to be sold is located in the munici- NEAREST CROSS STREET: Sycamore Av- SCOTCH PLAINS. The property to be sold is located in the munici- of facts which an accurate survey would dis- *The sale is subject to unpaid taxes and as- pality of WESTFIELD in the County of UNION enue. Dimensions: 60.00 Feet X 155.00 Feet X 60.00 pality of WESTFIELD in the County of UNION close; Any restrictions or covenants on record sessments, tax, water, and sewer liens, and and State of New Jersey. For a house or other property (not condo- Feet X 155.00 Feet. and State of New Jersey. which run with the land; Rights of the United other municipal assessments, if any the amount Commonly known as 122 MYRTLE AVENUE, minium) Nearest Cross Street: HENRY STREET. Commonly known as 240 MASSACHUSETTS States of America, if any; Any Condominium lien due can be obtained from the local taxing author- WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090. Being known and designated as Lots 1 and 2 Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090. priority, if any; Any outstanding PUD or ity pursuant to NJSA 46:8b-21 this sale maybe Tax LOT 5 BLOCK 4008. in Block 2 on a map entitled map of Grand View other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Tax LOT I BLOCK 5713 Homeowner’s Associations dues or fees, if any; also subject to limited lien priority of any condo- Dimensions of Lot: 31 feet wide by 175 AV feet Scotch Plains Township New Jersey which Map liens, insurance premiums or other advances Dimensions of Lot: 98 feet wide by 109 feet Any occupants or persons in possession of the minium/homeowner association liens which may long. was filed in the Union County Clerks office on made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested long. property, if any; Additional municipal charges, exist any set of fact which an accurate survey Nearest Cross Street: CENTRAL AVENUE. April 1, 1918 as Map no. 183A. parties are to conduct and rely upon their own Nearest Cross Street: GRANDVIEW AVENUE. liens, taxes or tax sale certificates and insur- would disclose; any restrictions or covenants on Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Pursuant to a tax search of 07/06/2017; Sewer independent investigation to ascertain whether Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or ance, if any. record which run with the land; rights of the other charges, and any such taxes, charges, acct #: 07/01/2017 - 12/31/2017 $129.06 open; or not any outstanding interest remain of record other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Scotch Plains Township - Taxes- Qtr #3 & #4- United States of America, if any, any occupants liens, insurance premiums or other advances sewer charges are based on prior water con- and/or have priority over the lien being fore- liens, insurance premiums or other advances 2017 holds a claim for taxes due and/or other or persons in possession of the property, if any made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested sumption; Liens 2015 3rd party lien sewer; amt: closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested municipal utilities such as water and/or sewer in additional municipal charges, liens, taxes or tax parties are to conduct and rely upon their own $567.29 + subsequent taxes + interest; cert. #: If the sale is set aside for any reason, the parties are to conduct and rely upon their own the amount of $9,667.24 plus penalty as of 09/ sale certificates and insurance, if any. independent investigation to ascertain whether 1621; sold on: 10/25/2016; sold to: Violet Potter; Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a independent investigation to ascertain whether 20/2017. **A deposit of 20% of the bid price in certified or not any outstanding interest remain of record must call prior to settlement for redemption fig- return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall or not any outstanding interest remain of record Scotch Plains Township - Sewer Acct holds a funds is required at the time of sale. The Sheriff and/or have priority over the lien being fore- ures. have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, and/or have priority over the lien being fore- claim for taxes due and/or other municipal utili- has the right to adjourn this sale without further closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Forty-Eight the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. ties such as water and/or sewer in the amount of notice by publication. Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Eighty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Nine and 76/ Total Upset: ***Eight Hundred Sixty-Eight Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Ninety-Four $175.00 plus penalty as of 09/20/2017. Total Upset: ***Seven Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-One and 34/ 100*** $348,979.76 together with lawful interest Thousand Seven Hundred Ten and 92/100*** Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Four and 55/ Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Twelve Thou- Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Two and 21/ 100*** $386,741.34 together with lawful interest and costs. $868,710.92 together with lawful interest and 100*** $594,674.55 together with lawful interest sand Twenty-One and 35/100*** $512,021.35 100*** $726,792.21 together with lawful interest and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- costs. and costs. together with lawful interest and costs. and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. There is a full legal description on file in the any. any. any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. Joseph Cryan tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 21, 2017 Page 15 WESTFIELD occurred during the overnight hours. Wednesday, December 6, Eric M. The vehicle was left unlocked and Fire Safety Tips Given for Medina, 24, of Bloomfield was ar- had miscellaneous items taken from rested on an outstanding traffic war- it. rant from Westfield, with $750 bail, Tuesday, December 12, Joseph A Safe Christmas Season pursuant to a prisoner pickup at the age containing merchandise worth gerous substance (CDS)/less than 50 Appezzato, 51, of Scotch Plains was TRENTON — The New Jersey with stockings and other décor are a Essex County jail. Medina was $43. grams of suspected marijuana and arrested on an outstanding warrant Department of Community Affairs’ fire hazard, but Yule Log alternatives transported to police headquarters, Friday, December 8, a business on possession of drug paraphernalia. He out of Fanwood during a motor ve- Division of Fire Safety joins local fire are available via streaming services where he was processed and held in the 500 block of East Broad Street was transported to police headquar- hicle stop. He was transported to po- departments and local fire officials in and on the web, and offer the added lieu of bail. reported an incident of fraud. The ters, processed and released to a par- lice headquarters and processed. issuing safety precautions in an effort benefit of accompanying holiday Thursday, December 7, Daniel J. victim stated that on November 25, ent. Wednesday, December 13, a resi- to prevent fires that often result dur- music. Acosta, 19, of Kearny was arrested one or more unknown suspects cashed Tuesday, December 12, a resident dent of the 1300 block of Martine ing the holiday season. Alternative heating devices: Make on outstanding traffic warrants from a fraudulent check in the amount of of the 1100 block of Lawrence Av- Avenue reported an incident of fraud There are simple steps families can certain your heater has an Oxygen Westfield, Cranford and Springfield $4,000 against the business account. enue reported the theft of three pack- after someone opened several credit take to prevent fires during the holi- Depletion Sensor (ODS) sensor. ODS pursuant to a motor vehicle stop on Sunday, December 10, a 2015 ages from the front outdoor porch cards in the victim’s name. day season. sensors are found in units made after the 100 block of East Broad Street. Mercedes Benz was reported stolen area of the residence. The packages Thursday, December 14, Carmen Candles: It is best to use battery- 1984 and will turn off the heater if it He was transported to police head- from the driveway of a residence on were described as food baskets, val- M. Lopez, 45, of Plainfield was ar- operated candles, which have all the senses high levels of carbon monox- quarters, processed and released af- the 1700 block of Boynton Avenue. ued at $40 each. The total amount of rested on an outstanding warrant out essentials of a live candle, without the ide. If using an electric heater, make ter posting $140 bail on the The victim stated that the vehicle had the theft is approximately $120. One of Scotch Plains. fire risk of an open flame. pillar candle, certain the extension cord is 14 gauge Westfield warrant and released on been left running in the driveway or more unknown suspects removed Thursday, December 14, Ibeth one with a thick base or ideally one or larger. his own recognizance by Cranford minus the key fob. the packages between 10:20 a.m. and Mendoza-Vega, 32, of Hawthorne was contained in glass, is a better choice. Do not use a lightweight cord and and Springfield. The bail amounts Monday, December 11, a resident 5:30 p.m. that day. arrested on an outstanding warrant They have a wider platform on a run it under the rug. Make sure the on the Cranford and Springfield of the 900 block of Carleton Road Tuesday, December 12, a customer out of Madison during a motor ve- surface and are less susceptible to device has a protective grill in front warrants were $500 and $1,000, reported being the victim of an act of of a business on the 300 block of East hicle stop. She was transported to being knocked over. Placing one in- of the heating element, which is the respectively. fraud. The victim stated that one or South Avenue responded to police police headquarters and processed. side a glass globe offers even more part that glows. Turn the heater off Thursday, December 7, a resident more unknown suspects charged more headquarters to report that their wal- Thursday, December 14, Tori protection. Keep any candle away when you leave the room. Keep young of the 300 block of Linden Avenue than $900 to an account opened in the let had been stolen while at the estab- Hocker, 19, of Trenton was arrested from flammable surfaces by at least a children at least three feet away from reported a motor vehicle burglary and victim’s name. lishment. The victim stated that the and charged with possession of mari- foot, including draperies, curtains, heating devices. Keep bedding, cur- a theft that occurred between 8 p.m. Monday, December 11, a Newark total value of the theft was more than juana and weapons possession dur- and loose fabric of any kind. tains, and clothing three feet away on December 6 and 8:30 a.m. on man and a 17-year-old male from $600. ing a motor vehicle stop. She was When a candle is extinguished, use from the heater, as well. Plug directly December 7. The vehicle was parked East Stroudsburg, Pa., were arrested Wednesday, December 13, Jasper transported to police headquarters and a metal candlesnuffer. Blowing out a into wall outlets. Never use with a and unlocked in the victim’s drive- pursuant to an investigation on Moss, 26, of Plainfield was arrested processed. candle may send a hot ember to a household extension cord. Make sure way at the time the incident occurred. Putnam Avenue near Franklin Street. at the Middlesex County jail on two Saturday, December 16, a resident flammable surface. the device has a “tip over” switch that Thursday, December 7, Celine E. The adult, Divine Kennedy, 18, was traffic warrants from Westfield, with of the senior citizen housing facility Christmas Trees: Take advantage turns the heater off if it’s knocked Gil, 19, of Union was arrested at charged with hindering apprehension. bail totaling $632, and a Wayne Town- located on Lake Avenue reported that of fire-resistant alternatives to live over. police headquarters on an outstand- He also was arrested on multiple out- ship warrant, with $500 bail. He was their motor vehicle had been keyed trees. If using a live tree, keep the tree The most effective defense in pre- ing traffic warrant from Westfield with standing warrants, including a crimi- transported to police headquarters, while parked in the lot. well-watered, away from any heat venting a fire emergency continues to $500 bail after being turned over to nal warrant from Newark with $250 processed and later released on bail. Saturday, December 16, a repre- source, and disposed of at the first be a working smoke and CO alarm on Westfield authorities by the State bail; two traffic warrants from New- SCOTCH PLAINS sentative from Coldwell realtors re- sign of dryness. every level of the home, coupled with Police. She was processed and re- ark, each with $250 bail, and a Union Tuesday, December 12, Nicole N. ported damage to a sign located at a Decorations: Fireplaces draped a family escape plan. leased after posting bail. County Sheriff’s Office no-bail war- Brown, 26, of Union was arrested and property they are selling on the 300 Thursday, December 7, a resident rant. Kennedy was transported to charged with possession of drug para- block of Cook Avenue. of the 500 block of Boulevard re- police headquarters, processed and phernalia during a motor vehicle stop. Sunday, December 17, Velma B. ported being the victim of theft. The held awaiting transport to the Union She was transported to police head- Onyoni, 26, of Rahway was arrested CASA Hosts Holiday Mix victim stated that between 11:51 a.m. County jail. He was committed with- quarters and processed. on an outstanding warrant out of and 6 p.m. that day, one or more out bail. The juvenile was charged Tuesday, December 12, a resident Woodbridge during a motor vehicle And Mingle For Volunteers unknown suspects stole a mail pack- with possession of a controlled dan- of the 2000 block of Wood Road stop. She was transported to police reported a motor vehicle burglary that headquarters and processed. GARWOOD — Court Appointed proximately half. Its goal is to pro- Special Advocates (CASA) of Union vide an advocate for every foster child County recently kicked off the holiday that needs one. To do that, more com- Mayor Expects Affordable season for its more than 160 CASA munity volunteers are needed and Letters to the Editor volunteers invited to gather with staff encouraged to attend an information and board members for a Mix and session to learn more about how to Housing Settlement Soon Mingle at Rosie’s Wine Bar in Garwood. step up for a child. By FRED T. ROSSI is to redirect truck traffic to Terrill CASA volunteers are community Most CASA volunteers have no Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Road instead, and Police Chief Ted Westfield Board of Health Held a members who train to become advo- prior knowledge of the foster system SCOTCH PLAINS — Mayor Conley said last week that he is work- cates for Union County’s abused, and varied backgrounds. For example, Alexander Smith last week provided ing on additional steps to ease traffic, Meeting on December 4, 2017 neglected and abandoned children a recent graduating class ranged from an update on downtown redevelop- including allowing Park Avenue to A board hearing was conducted as munization records. Four were pub- placed in foster care and report to the age 21 to 81 and were parents and ment efforts, saying he expects a final run directly across Route 22 and in- one food establishment had a second lic schools and one was a parochial court on their wellbeing. From myriad non-parents, retirees, students, busi- settlement of the township’s afford- stalling jug handles to allow trucks to conditional rating in a row. The board school. All schools were 100 percent wines to tasty small plates, those who ness professionals, a teacher, nurse, able-housing obligations by month’s go up to the Weldon Quarry directly provided the department with direc- in compliance. mixed and mingled had plenty to en- attorney, professor and homemakers. end and hopes the planning board can from Route 22. tion intended to ensure that the estab- Overlook Medical Center is offer- joy — including the chance at door CASA volunteers are the eyes and start public hearings on the first phase In other business at the December lishment will comply with the sani- ing glucose and blood pressure screen- prizes. As the numbers were called, ears for Family Court judges and have of the redevelopment effort in Febru- 13 meeting, Thomas Strowe, the tary code should they not be able to ings on the following Mondays from folks scrambled to check their tickets access to the child and all parties in ary. township’s project coordinator for achieve a satisfactory rating upon the 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: January 8, 22, 29, and cheered for those who won. the child’s life. At the downtown redevelopment redevelopment, reviewed the results next inspection. Details of the hear- and February 5, 12, and 26. These “What a fabulous evening — so For details on upcoming informa- committee’s meeting last Wednesday, of a month-long survey of residents ing will be available when meeting screenings will be held at the Over- many of our volunteer advocates came tion sessions as well as trainings in the mayor said that, pending final about a possible new and expanded minutes are approved at the next board look Downtown Center located at to catch up with training classmates, the new year, contact Courtney at “dotting of the I’s and crossing of the library and a possible community meeting. 357 Springfield Avenue, Summit. share about their lives and their CASA [email protected] or T’s,” he was confident that, by the center. Of the 773 who completed the The board reviewed the Westfield Each of these screenings requires pre- cases and simply enjoy an evening to (908) 293-8136, visit end of the month, “we’ll have a signed survey, 58 percent felt the library was Regional Health Department reports registration and there is no fee. Call celebrate during the holidays. And www.casaofunioncounty.org. agreement with the court” regarding very important to the community, with for November. In November, the de- 1-800-247-9580 to register. that night out is precisely what we what the township’s affordable-hous- 71 percent using it to borrow books, partment conducted twenty-five in- Information on the health wanted give them, especially after all PUBLIC NOTICE ing obligations will be. It is expected 40 percent using the children’s area spections; fifteen resulted in satisfac- department’s activities and useful in- they do to ensure the foster children TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD that about 3,000 new housing units — and 31 percent taking part in children’s tory ratings, five (walk-in or com- formation can be found on the they advocate for have as much nor- NOTICE TO BIDDERS with about 450 of those deemed “af- programs. plaint investigations) resulted in no website at www.westfieldnj.gov/ malcy as possible despite the chaos SEALED PROPOSALS will be received fordable” — will be built in Scotch Forty-eight percent said that Scotch rating and five were found condition- health. and loss surrounding them,” Execu- by the Township of Cranford for the “Re- Plains over the next eight years, with Plains needs a new and expanded li- ally satisfactory. Several instances of The next meeting of the Westfield tive Director Marla Higginbotham placement of the Orange Avenue swim- said. ming pool pump and filtration system”. slightly less than half to be located in brary while 30 percent said there was mishandling or illegal dumping of Board of Health will be on Monday, The facility is located 1025 Orange Av- and around the downtown business no such need. On the question of garbage were noted in the reports; all January 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the There are nearly 600 Union County enue in the Township of Cranford, Union district as part of the overall redevel- whether a community center is needed, businesses and residents must have Westfield Municipal Building; the children in foster care right now and County, New Jersey. The work generally opment effort. 58 percent responded affirmatively garbage service. public is invited to attend. CASA of Union County serves ap- consists of removal and replacement of the swimming pool filtration system and its The mayor also noted that a while 20 percent saw no such need. Five schools were audited for com- Thomas O’Neill, President pumping and piping system. This includes: planner’s report on the 63 properties A separate survey of committee mem- pliance with maintaining proper im- Westfield Board of Health PUBLIC NOTICE partial demolition, cutting, patching, resto- in the central business district along bers about the concept sketches shown ration, electric work, piping, excavation Park Avenue has been submitted to last month for the library property found TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD and installation of a swimming pool pump, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT filtration system and its appurtenances. the planning board for review in ad- that most members who participated Bids will be received up until 11:00 AM SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY TAKE NOTICE that on the 11th day of vance of public hearings expected to wanted new buildings of three to four above foreclosure action because you are prevailing time on Thursday, January 4, CHANCERY DIVISION December, 2017, the Zoning Board of the the owner of a property which is the subject 2018 and then opened in public by the get underway in February. The report stories high in that area. Several sub- UNION COUNTY Township of Cranford, in the County of of the above entitled action. Township Clerk in the Council Chambers includes recommendations regarding mitted photographs of downtowns with DOCKET NO. F-006207-17 Union took the following actions: FILE NO. 23323-17 YOU, JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF EMILY located in the Municipal Building at 8 which of those properties should be building designs they liked, including MISLAN AKA EMILY MISLIN, SAID NAME 1. Application #ZBA-17-022: Adopted Springfield Avenue, Cranford, Union designated as an Area in Need of Garwood and Princeton. All respon- NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT JOHN DOE BEING FICTITIOUS, are made a Resolution of Memorialization granting County, New Jersey. Redevelopment. Such a designation dents favored keeping the library in the (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: party defendant to the above foreclosure approval to Marc and Melissa Ricci, Appli- Bid Documents may be obtained in pa- cants, 30 Columbia Avenue, Block: 236, per format on or after December 22, 2017 would give the municipal govern- downtown. About half backed a public- EMILY MISLAN AKA EMILY action because plaintiff has been unable Lot: 12 Zone: R-4, to permit construction to at the office of the Township Clerk, upon ment much greater control over rede- private partnership when it comes to a MISLIN; JOHN DOE, HUS- to determine whether defendant EMILY BAND OF EMILY MISLAN MISLAN AKA EMILY MISLIN is married, increase the size of an existing dormer and receipt of a check for a non- refundable fee velopment of those properties. new library building, with some com- to mirror said dormer on opposite side with made payable to Harbor Consultants, Inc. AKA EMILY MISLIN, SAID and if married, the name of EMILY MISLAN the following variances: to exceed maxi- in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) for The mayor also said the township mercial space being available in a new NAME JOHN DOE BEING FIC- AKA EMILY MISLIN’s spouse. If EMILY is starting the process of requesting library building, as is the case in Rahway. TITIOUS; MARY KUBALA, MISLAN AKA EMILY MISLIN is married, mum allowable Floor Area (§136-31E.(1) one (1) set of same. Documents shall be & (2); and the following pre-existing condi- available for inspection and purchase at HER HEIRS, DEVISEES AND the plaintiff joins JOHN DOE, HUSBAND state transportation officials to revise All committee members signaled OF EMILY MISLAN AKA EMILY MISLIN, tions: less than the minimum required front the office of the Township Clerk from 9:00 traffic patterns on Park Avenue, which their support for closing the first block PERSONAL REPRESENTA- TIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR SAID NAME JOHN DOE BEING FICTI- yard setback (§136-30 Attachment 1, am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Schedule 1); less than the minimum re- All questions in regard to the bid shall be is crowded with large trucks through- of Bartle Avenue to traffic, although OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- TIOUS as a defendant for any possessory quired lot area (§136-30 Attachment 1, submitted in writing to Victor E. Vinegra, out the day and which local officials there were concerns expressed about SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND or marital rights you may have. INTEREST; P.D.C. GROUP, YOU, MARY KUBALA, HER HEIRS, Schedule 1); less than the minimum re- PE, at Harbor Consultants, Inc. 320 North see as a detriment to a revitalized the impact on local traffic and the quired lot width (§136-30 Attachment 1, Avenue East, Cranford, New Jersey 07016 INC.; DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- downtown business district. The aim handful of private property owners SENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR Schedule 1); and exceeds the maximum or via fax 908-709-1738 or via email to on that first block. There also was YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, allowable impervious surface (§136-30 [email protected]. PUBLIC NOTICE support for including underground or REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO TITLE AND INTEREST, are made party Attachment 1, Schedule 1). Bidders are required to comply with P.L. AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- defendant to the above foreclosure action 2004, c. 57 (Chapter 57) which amends 2. Application #ZBA-17-027: Adopted BOROUGH OF FANWOOD under building parking garages in the neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 because on December 11, 1951, Emily N.J.S.A. 52:32-44. a Resolution of Memorialization granting UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY redevelopment. West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to Dafcik, executed a mortgage to Mary Bidders are required to comply with approval to DePala Realty Co., Inc., Appli- the Amended Complaint filed in a Civil Kubala in the amount of $1,000.00, which N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 PUBLIC FINANCE cant, 206 North Avenue West Block: 176, Action, in which MTAG CUST FIG CAP mortgage was recorded on December 13, Administering EEO in Public Contracts. Lot: 21 Zone: ORC to permit a waiver from BOND ORDINANCE INVEST NJ13 is the plaintiff and EMILY 1951 in the UNION County Clerk’s/ The successful bidder shall be required TO BUY OR SELL, site plan approval to convert first floor STATEMENTS AND SUMMARIES MISLAN AKA EMILY MISLIN, ET ALS; are Register’s Office in Mortgage Book 1828 to comply with the provisions of the New space from business use to residential use USE LEADER/TIMES defendants, pending in the Superior Court at page 464. Said mortgage is subordinate Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, Chapter 150 ORDINANCE 17-14-S which is not permitted in the ORC zone (D- of New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION to the Plaintiff’s lien. of the Laws of 1963, effective 1, 1964, the 1 variance) with the following pre-existing The bond ordinance, the summary terms CLASSIFIED ADS County and bearing Docket No. F-006207- Upon information and belief Mary Kubala Contract Work Hours and Safety stan- conditions: less than the minimum required of which are included herein, has been 17 within thirty-five (35) days after Decem- is deceased but no record of death can be dards Act, the Copeland Act and the Davis- lot area; less than the minimum required finally adopted by the Borough of Fanwood, ber 21, 2017 exclusive of such date. If you found and as such Plaintiff hereby joins Bacon Act, and all the latest amendments lot width; less than the minimum required in the County of Union, State of New Jer- fail to answer or appear in accordance with Mary Kubala, her heirs, devisees and to same. PUBLIC NOTICE front yard setback; less than the minimum sey on December 18, 2017 and the 20 day Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be personal representatives and his, her, their Each bidder must deposit with his Bid, a required side setback (§136-30, Attach- period of limitation within which a suit, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS rendered against you for relief demanded or any of their successors in right, title and security in the amount of not less than 10% ment 1, Schedule 1). action or proceeding questioning the va- ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT in the Amended Complaint. You shall file interest. of the Bid, but in no case to exceed $20,000. lidity of such ordinance can be commenced, your Answer and Proof of Service in dupli- YOU, P.D.C. GROUP, INC., are made 3. Application #ZBA-17-024: Granted In the form of a certified check or standard 2018 REGULAR MEETINGS as provided in the Local Bond Law, has cate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of party defendant to the above foreclosure approval to Marcy and Mark Kielczynski, bid bond and subject to the conditions begun to run from the date of the first In compliance with the Open Public New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - action because on September 11, 1998 Applicants, 40 Georgia Street, Block: 453, provided in Section B. “Instructions to Bid- publication of this statement. Copies of the Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in Thomas G. Roberts, representing P.D.C. Lot: 5 Zone: R-3 To permit construction of ders”. full ordinance are available at no cost and Regular Meetings of the Zoning Board of accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice Group, Inc. executed a lien claim against hot tub in the rear yard with the following The successful bidder will be required to during regular business hours, at the Clerk's Adjustment of the Township of Scotch and Procedure. Emily Mislan for the value of work, ser- variance: less than the required minimum furnish a Performance Bond in the amount office for members of the general public Plains, Union County, New Jersey will be You are further advised that if you are vices, material or equipment provided in distance to the principle dwelling (§136- of 100% of the contract and satisfactory in who request the same. The summary of held in Council Chambers, First Floor, unable to obtain an attorney you may com- accordance with a contract with P.D.C. 34B1). form, execution and sufficiency of surety. the terms of such bond ordinance follows: Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, municate with the Lawyer Referral Service Group, Inc. due and unpaid pursuant to the Bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, C. 4. Application #ZBA-17-031: With- Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. on of the County of Venue and that if you “ Construction Lien Law” P.L. 1998, c. 318. 127 (N.J.A.C. 17:27) Mandatory Affirma- TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE drawn by Emanuel Nimrud, Applicant the following Thursdays in 2018 unless cannot afford an attorney, you may com- Said lien claim is in the amount of $9,529.96 tive Action Requirements, Executive Or- PROVIDING AN APPROPRIA- 496 Centennial Avenue, Block: 594 Lot: otherwise noted: municate with the Legal Services Office of and was recorded in the UNION County der 11246 regarding Equal Employment TION OF $286,640 FOR VARI- 8 Zone: R-5 for site plan approval to permit the County of Venue. The telephone num- Clerk/Register’s Office on September 17, Opportunity, and Chapter 33, Laws of 1977, OUS CAPITAL IMPROVE- JANUARY 4, 2018 – construction of a four residential apart- ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- 1998 in Book 3 at pages 241-242. regarding Disclosure of Partners and MENTS FOR AND BY THE REORGANIZATION 7:00 pm ments with the following variances: to ex- yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal AND you, P.D.C. GROUP, INC., are fur- Stockholders. A non-collusion affidavit, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD IN FEBRUARY 1, 2018 ceed the maximum allowable density for Services Office 908-354-4340. ther made party defendant to the above certificate of prequalification, affidavit as to THE COUNTY OF UNION, MARCH 1 apartment component (conditional use) of THE ACTION has been instituted for the foreclosure action because on June 11, total amount of uncompleted contracts and NEW JERSEY AND, AUTHO- APRIL 5 mixed use (§136-35.B.(22)(a); less than purpose of foreclosing the following tax 1998, Thomas G. Roberts, representing a Public Works Contractor Registration RIZING THE ISSUANCE OF MAY 3 the minimum side yard setback (§136-30, sale certificate: P.D.C. Group, Inc. executed a lien claim Act with the State of New Jersey must $231,120 BONDS OR NOTES JUNE 7 Attachment 1, Schedule 1); less than the 1. A certain tax certificate 13-00226, against Emily Mislan for the value of work, accompany each bid. OF THE BOROUGH FOR FI- JULY 12 minimum combined side yard setback sold on 6/27/2014, dated 7/2/2014, and services, material or equipment provided All Bids shall be irrevocable, not subject NANCING PART OF THE AP- SEPTEMBER 6 (§136-30, Attachment 1, Schedule 1); to was recorded on 9/5/2014 in Book 13814 in accordance with a contract with P.D.C. to withdrawal and shall stand available for PROPRIATION. OCTOBER 4 exceed maximum allowable impervious at Page 234, made by STACEY L Group, Inc. due and unpaid pursuant to the a period of (60) sixty days. NOVEMBER 1 surface (§136-30, Attachment 1, Sched- Purpose(s): Various paving and milling CARRON, Collector of Taxes of LINDEN, “ Construction Lien Law” P.L. 1998, c. 318. THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD GOV- DECEMBER 6 ule 1); and no loading or unloading zone of roads in the Borough and renovations to and State of New Jersey to MTAG CUST Said lien claim is in the amount of $8,366.00 ERNING BODY RESERVES THE RIGHT JANUARY 3, 2019 – (§136-23.7(12) and the following pre-ex- building at the Borough Train Station. FIG CAP INVEST NJ13 and subsequently and was recorded in the UNION County TO REJECT ANY AL ALL BIDS, TO WAIVE REORGANIZATION -7:00 pm isting conditions: less than the minimum assigned to plaintiff, MTAG CUST FIG Clerk/Register’s Office on September 23, ANY INFORMALITIES IN ANY BID, OR Appropriation: $286,640 required lot area (§136-30, Attachment 1, In accordance with the Americans with CAP INVEST NJ13. This covers real es- 1998 in Book 3 at pages 246. TO AWARD SEPARATE CONTRACTS Bonds/Notes Authorized: $231,120 Schedule 1) and less than the minimum Disabilities Act, any person that might re- tate located in LINDEN, County of UNION, DATED: December 18, 2017 OR A LUMP SUM CONTRACT (AS AP- Grants (if any) Appropriated: (a) required lot width (§136-30, Attachment 1, quire special needs should be in touch with and State of New Jersey, known as LOT 19 Michelle M. Smith, Clerk PLICABLE). IN SUCH A MANNER AS $43,320 expected to be received as a Schedule 1); and less than the minimum the Board office during normal business ADTL LOTS: 17, 6B, 7A BLOCK 178 as Superior Court of New Jersey SHALL BE IN THE JUDGMENT OF THE Union County Open Space Grant. required distance from a residential zone hours so that their needs may be ad- shown on the Tax Assessment Map and PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. GOVERNING BODY, DEEMED IN THE Section 20 Costs: $80,000 for parking (§136-30, Attachment 1, Sched- dressed. All interested persons may be Tax Map duplicate of LINDEN and con- Denville Law Center BEST INTEREST OF THE TOWNSHIP, Useful Life: 6.77 Years ule 1). present and be heard. cerns premises commonly known as 1112 290 Route 46 West ALL IN CONFORMITY WITH THE LAW. Eleanor McGovern, Shannon Rapant WALNUT STREET, LINDEN, New Jersey. Denville, New Jersey 07834 Jeffrey Pistol Heather Capone, RMC Borough Clerk Secretary YOU, EMILY MISLAN AKA EMILY (973) 586-2300 Board Secretary Deputy Township Clerk 1 T - 12/21/17, The Times Fee: $43.35 1 T - 12/21/17, The Times Fee: $33.15 MISLIN, are made party defendant to the 1 T - 12/21/17, The Leader Fee: $123.42 1 T - 12/21/17, The Leader Fee: $64.77 1 T - 12/21/17, The Leader Fee: $77.52 Page 16 Thursday, December 21, 2017 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Grade 12 Deshpande, Gavyn Desrosiers, Grade 9 Nicholas Susino, Isabella J. Sutton, High Honor Roll Sabrina L. 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Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School - 1st Marking Period Eshaan Basu, Jake Bensulock, Ethan Waldman, Carly Walker, Ryann Wall, Rachel Breit, Caitlin R. Bromm, Abbe- Graham, Samantha L. Graifer, Anna H. Berkman, Julia C. Blaschak, Dylan Allison S. Weisser, Zoe C. Wernsing, Gayle O. Burton, Jack Cannon, G. Gumpel, Caroline Gutierrez, James Bordman, Lauren Brenner, Nicole T. Jonathan M. Wiener, Taylor G. Francesca M. Carlino, Alexis T. Hahn, Megan E. Hansen, Trinity E. Ryan, Jessica Sadel, Abigail Julie M. Ciccarino, James Cirillo, Jor- Britt, Olivia Calcaterra, Anthony John Winslow, Jamie T. Wirth, Zackery Casterlow, Josephine R. Catuogno, Hart, Cooper L. Heisey, Caitlin Nicole Saperstein, Nicole K. Scarano, Cheryl dan Clement, Daniel Coyle, Sabrina Castelli, Luke Checchio, Alyssa Chen, Wong, Ciara Worthey Kristyn R. Cerini, Justin M. Chaillet, Hesson, Grace Hollander, William Schneider, Kara Schramm, Maya Cruz, Devon Danielovich, Nicole M. Vivian M. Chiang, Emma Chichester, Grade 9 David V. Chango, Lisa A. Channaoui, Daniel Holloway, Jordan N. Hoose, Schwartzman, Joshua Sklarin, Audrey DeFrancesco, Carina L. DelCore, Kaelie Chung, Haley Cino, Juliette High Honor Roll Amy Chen, Rachel A. Cieslinski, Matthew J. Johnson, Erik Lee E. Smith, Emily Smulewitz, Olivia B. Michael DiFrancesco, Christopher N. Ciullo, Abigail Conklin, Dante Andrew C. Acosta, Kieren C. Stephanie A. Colinders, Phoebe F. Kaufman, Quinn S. Kekelis, Ryan M. Speranza, Tyler M. Stines, Paul R. Downey, Sophie Isabella Drapkin, Corsaro, John Michael S. Cristobal, Adams, Thomas Agueros, Akinbusola Collins, Joseph Costanzo, Declan P. Koncsol, Jeremy M. Lenart, Joshua Szanto, Jessica R. Szulc, Rachel E. Jessica Eggert, Neema Enayati, Sean John Dazzo, Katherine DeFouw, A. Akinwunmi, Adam Ali, Maya V. Costello, Rachael A. Craig, Lauren Loango, Amanda C. Logie, Andrew Tang, Kyle J. Tannenbaum, Nicole A. Edward Fanning, Jennifer S. Fleck, Michael R. DePaola, Rhythm A. Desai, Ardila, Jesse Artz, Kayla R. Avila, Daniele, Tyler Daniskas, Hannah Mar- Dalim Lomuscio, William Loop, Tavares, Marco L. Toupence, Juliet Justin Edward Fletcher, Ryan Flynn, Amit Deshpande, Sofia Dietze, Tobias W. Bachman, Anjila Banks, garet Davis, Elizabeth G. DePaola, Russell J. Lowell, Alexander Lynch, Angela Trifiro, Nicholas Stefan Trifiro, Michaela Genty, Nicholas Giamella, Jonathan Dionisio, Katie A. Dore, Lindsey Bartley, Sofia Beardsley, Amy T. Deutschmeister, Victor M. Jack L. Lynch, Daniel J. Magelinski, Joshua I. Venick, Isabella R. Verga, Mason Glod, Jada Gomillion, Emily Shannon A. Downey, Matthew R. Grace M. Brennan, Erika Bretz, DeVizio, Jordann F. DeVore, Taylor Alexander Joseph Manfra, Olivia K. Dakota G. Verrico, Caroline C. War- Grill, Christina A. Gubernat, Jake Drubulis, Ryan Duthie, Kaleigh Marissa M. Burton, Hunter C. Diggs, Anthony B. DiNizo, Jamie Mawby, Caraid McGovern, Amanda ren, Adam Walter Weiner, Mekayla Hahn, Emma Ruth Hastrup, Olivia L. Einhorn, Ryan Eng, Gabriella Cardenas, Justin K. Chan, Matthew Leigh Diquollo, Olivia C. Dobies, M. McGrath, Douglas W. McIntyre, Bridgitte White, Charles J. Widder, Hobbs, Sarah L. Horn, Patrick E. Essenfeld, Colin Fanning, David Farin, R. Cieslinski, Meredith Czurlanis, Zhengjie Dong, Nicholas Dudin, Anna William J. Mebes, Kelly Rose Jovi Williams, Elena S. Wollman, Isaac Howard, Brian Huang, Cheyenne M. Alexander Joseph Fazzino, Mary Nicholas Robert DeSanto, Rachel M. Elizabeth Dunchus, Lauren Taylor Eck, Mehorter, Anthony S. Miguelino, Si- S. Wong, Lucy J. Zhang, Zachary B. Jones, Vikram S. Kalsi, Nicole Kenny, Katherine Fazzino, Conor D. Feeney, Ducran, Maura Farrell, Owen Caroline English, Gina Mae erra Jade Moorman, Kaitlyn M. Zimmerman, Julia C. Zucosky Lauren Kieltyka, Jacqueline E. Kirian, Lenore Ferguson, Besnik Ferizi, Daniel Ferrone, Olivia Fiore, Olivia Fletcher, Fahrenholz, Hannah E. Finan, Robert Mrozek, Nicholas Musano, McKenzie Grade 11 Gabrielle B. Klausner, Ashleigh L. Ferrone, Claire K. Fisher, Jacob Elizabeth Flynn, Lucia J. Fontana, Fisher, Zachary Fleischman, Grace E. J. Pagano, Nicholas A. Palazzolo, Honor Roll Lancaster, Hannah E. Lancaster, Jes- Fleischer, Benjamin Freedman, Dylan H. Fuimo, Fontana, Hayley Friedman, Patrick T. Gwen B. Paulovits, Kerry A. Regan, Julian Acevedo, Grace E. Ahlin, sica B. Lancaster, Elizabeth Ley, Joy Justyanna C. Fortna, Joshua M. Fox, Jade Glassman, Brandon Greenberg, Gannon, Alanna Micaela Gaona, Bran- Savannah D. Reilly, Steven A. Riley, Nicole Alvarez, Caitlin Elizabeth Lytch, Valeria Macchini, Aleezah Jamie Frank, Joseph M. Gale, Alexis Jackeline Michelle Guallpa, Emma don Glickstein, Danielle Glickstein, Michael C. Rinaldi, Imani C. Rivers, Annese, Alexa Anselmo, Gina M. Madraswalla, Raion Wendell Gutierrez, Ava Hausle, Ethan F. Guan, Nicholas E. Hale, Abigail Adam Zachary Glod, Madison E. Kevin M. Rohman, Claudia Sahaj, Avila, Christopher J. Bagdonas, Josiah Magallanes, Caden Mari, Ian Heifetz, Lily Holston, Marlena Hanvey, Paul Michael Harris, Goldberg, Emily Gonyou, Rachel E. Justin Sanders, Brandon Sandoval, D. Baik, Zachary Barash, Ashley A. McCormack, James B. McNichol, Holston, Jackson Hopkins, Meredith Rebecca Hernandez, Elisa Jo Herstatt, Graham, Avery Greenberg, Michael Gabriella J. Scannell, Aaron W. Barros, Sara Barshap, Paolo Antonio Harrison Mills, Ethan T. Morrobel, Hough, Preston Hung, Jessica W. Ryen Hoover, Zachary Jachera, Vic- S. Gross, Nina Isabella Halberstadter, Schack, Stephanie T. Schramm, Ardita R. Bayotas, Steven Besson, Christian Christina M. Mouckas, Shane J. Jimenez, Amina S. Jones, Luke M. tor F. Johnson, Ryan Mckinley Jones, Nicholas Heath, Emily Hill, Rourke Sinanovic, Brianne Sorge, Ryan A. J. Blanco, Emilia M. Boissonneault, Murphy, Emma O’Brien, Alyssa Jones, Ian Joshua, Chloe Kaminsky, Katherine G. Judge, Sean Kennedy, Hillyer, Paige Hoblitzell, Allison Spoljaric, Eleanor I. Szelc, Talia Roth Garrett A. Boozer, Kyle Burton, Pankiewitz, Jadie Pearl, Christina Ishwari Y. Katdare, Jordan Katz, Jo- Paul Koizumi, Sophia Lama, Rebecca Hochman, Mohamed Ramy Hosny, Weinreb, Jack White, Ethan A. Gianna M. Calligy, Peter C. Canevari, Pham, Grace Ponterio, Lindsey seph Kern, Emily F. Kessler, Shruti H. Lancaster, Maura Leahy, Cynthia Isabella A. Hurtado, Mackenzie Etoile Wollman, Samuel Mack Wustefeld, Marcello Cappuccio, Matthew G. Porchetta, Athena R. Postlewait, Khandelwal, Hailey Kinard, Benjamin Y. Liang, Li Hong Lin, Jordan A. Inacker, Aubrey M. Johnson, Tristan S. Yang, Paulina Zamora, Kim- Carrascoso, Christopher C. Catuogno, Esteban Ariel Quinones, Aadith N. E. Krauss, Hannah Kriney, Shelby Lowe, Rachel Lubeck, Isabella R. Alexander M. Joshua, Scott Kaiser, berly Marie Zogg Kevin B. Chin, Mia G. Cimino, Sarah Ratish, Samuel J. Reeson, Isabella L. Kumpf, Sean Lage, Gabrielle Lyons, Alexa Mach, Michael V. Liam M. Kinney, Andrew T. Kriney, Grade 11 Citarella, Madison Dawn Coleman, Richardson, Patrick L. Ritter, Lancaster, Joseph J. Larmore, Evelyn Marino, Shawn L. Martin, Jordan Tara Krishna, Kayla Krutis, Hayley D. High Honor Roll Sarah E. Cooney, Elizabeth C. Cassie Robinson, Felipe A. Rodrigues, K. Liang, Julia Liberto, Joseph Linder, McQuoid, Rachel Anessa Miller, Kumpf, Jennifer A. Lambert, Ryan M. Francesca M. Amore, Angela Daniskas, Eboni Davis, Anna M. Sarai G. Romero, Irina Ruzina, Henry Matthew London, Jolie Lubalin, Hadley K. Moran, Emily Muench, Lee, Michael J. Leegan, Rachel Ley, Arvizzigno, Katyana Avila, Persis Decker, John DeMarco, Riley M. L. Saltzman, Carolina Samuelian, Julia Corinne Lyght, Lucas Mackey, Jack Sabrina Ngu, Julianne O’Brien, Brianna N. Linder, Olivia K. London, Baah, Aubrey J. Bagdonas, James A. DeProspero, Alyssa L. DeSimone, H. Sassoon, Laura Schiffer, Maria V. Manville, Roy M. McGowan, Patricia Nicole T. Oslislo, Elias Pahountis, Matthew M. Lozito, Rachel Maizes, Bagdonas, Amanda M. Ball, Julia A. Emely A. Diaz, Gabrielle Dickstein, Schmidt, Rachel Schoss, David Sidney McHugh, Mae Merkle, Sean Merkle, Kayla Paprocki, Ethan Pawelec, Tho- Alessandra Vincenza Makris, Jacob Barnes, Lauren E. Barth, Laura K. Rachel DiFabrizio, Daniel James Schulman, Megan Sheehy, Olivia Shih, James Middleton, Natalie Mikula, mas V. Peeney, Max Perone, Lucien R. Malik, Emily A. Malool, Jared E. Brady, Jeffrey C. Brenner, Thomas P. Donaldson, Meghan E. Duthie, Jes- Gwendolyn Christine Sleat, Julia Grace Vincent Milano, Brendan T. Mullany, Prophete, Ralph Ramos, Brian Mann, Adam Ross Mayerson, Briana Brown, Freya Natasha P. Buison, Tierra sica S. Edelman, Hope E. Edwards, Solsky, Skylar A. Stagaard, Mia Clare Murphy, Natalia L. Nervi, Max Roessle, Juan Diego Rojas Camargo, L. McGowan, Connor M. McKenzie, S. Buissereth, Drew M. Burfeindt, Kara Matthew Salvatore Fazzino, Casey A. Stevens, Brett Strug, Anne E. Stuart, D. Niessen, Jayden Nyamiaka, Max- Ava A. Rosky, Chloe D. Rousseau, Paige E. McMorrow, Kerri L. M. Bush, Kevin P. Calabria, Benjamin Ferguson, Mary V. Fossaceca, Colette Meghan Taylor, Emma Thumann, well P. Oross, Kaitlyn S. Otero, Emma Katherine Ryan, Gianna Salgado, McNeely, Ryan Hunter Midwinter, L. Camacho, Joshua Canavan, A. Franciscus, Jessica Friebely, Justin Madison Toll, Joseph H. Touris, Chris- Philip, Derek J. Porter, Hana Ramjohn, Anthony J. Samaniego, Kyle Chris- Sara Rose Miller, Danielle B. Mrozek, Rachella A. Carlino, Gianni Caro Giaimo, Theodore Giandana, Samuel topher S. Tsuchiya, Kaylah Webb, Kaitlyn Reilly, Sarai Reuben, Julian topher Sellinger, Julia R. Sepinwall, Erika Muskus, Dhvanil Nanshah, Esposito, Giancarlo M. Castro, Alan R. Goetz, Marisa V. Goldberg, Vadim Brandon Weinberg, Grace White, Ryan Rijo, Miles A. Roper, Hadley G. Rose, Rohan Shah, Caitlyn Sinagra, Serena Theodore Keith C. Nitro, Jessica Chen, Kayla Chen, Anna C. Ciarrocca, Gorbaty, Jamie Green-Canas, Alina Widman, Kaelah Wiggins, Lexa R. Abigail A. Ryan, Matthew A. Sabony, A. Sirchio, Lucy Spitzer, Nathaniel O’Neill, Erica B. Paprocki, Nikita M. Ryan J. Cleary, Noah Costanzo, Saniya Harms, Erin E. Hopkins, Jack Hosmer, Winigrad, Eli Morrison Wolman, Tara William Schetelich, Erica Schindler, Sta Rosa, Madison-Anne C. StaRosa, Paranjape, Andrew G. Parvin, Niva Dalvi, Anita K. Dazzo, Jessica Lynn Kier Hunt, Sophia Iacona, Raina Rose Wolman, Jonathan W. Yu, Olivia Paul A. Schiumo, Jessica Schramm, Mackenzie Trenk, Arianna Ursino, Patel, Jacob R. Perone, Anna DeBellis, Lilliana C. Dec, Patrick H. Jablon, Kaitlyn Jackmin, Sydney R. Zambrio, Kelly S. Zimmerman, Rachel Erica Schug, Alexa Seefeldt, Giorgiana Vacca, Tyler Ventura, Piekutowski, Matthew Porchetta, Dembiec, Stefanie M. DeVizio, Ashley Jenkinson, Ryan C. Johnson, Stanley S. Zucker Alessandra Serio, Christopher D. Daniel F. Villacreses-Montoya, Kiley Q. Porter, Molly Sarah Pritchett, Diamond, Christina Marie DiBella, Kanu, Dimitrios I. Kastanos, David Grade 10 Shapiro, Michael G. Shapiro, Daniel J. Miranda Walsh, Eric Watt, Zander Cara L. Raderman, Vaishnavi V. Michael Dieu, Angelo M. DiNizo, M. Kloepfer, Kaitlyn M. Lamendola, Honor Roll Sicinski, Christopher Skwirut, Rachel Webb, Alexander Werkheiser, David Ramanan, Daniel J. Rastelli, Nathaniel Nicholas Dionisio, Carly R. Dvorin, Michael-Andres Ricardo Lancaster, Olivia N. Adams, Amira A. Aliane, E. Small, Daniel Z. Soler, Sam J. Wernsing, Hayden C. Widder, Redmount, Jessica P. Riporti, Jacob L. Tyler G. Dvorin, Zachary L. Thomas D. Larmore, Jacob Leigh, Dylan Allen, Mia Alvarez, Artem Sosnowski, Sydney L. Sprechman, Quinn Williamson Roberts, Ramon Rodriguez, Erin C. Evangelista, Alex N. Ferrara, Hannah C. Lyman, Isabelle Aparin-Woolfolk, Jake Arrogante, Rogers, Rachel D. Rojek, Sophia Edith Alexandra S. Fischmann, Cristabella Malaussena, Anton Mayorenko, Gra- Delaney Rose Baliko, Mallory R. Rosahl, James L. Santo Salvo, Kathryn R. Fortna, Benjamin A. Fox, Madison ham M. McAlindin, Brenna L. Banks, Nicholas Belford, Evan A. Schauer, Alyssa Scheu, Katherine Gal, Pedro E. Garcia, Julianne M. McNamara, Alexa Melnitsky, Nicolas Bensulock, Michael G. Besante, W. Schug, Daniel D. Segal, Veronica Garner, Justin T. Garner, Luke Ed- A. Merkel, Sophia Mineo-Pankiewitz, Sydney R. Blacker, William B. Brady, Sendao, Jamie C. Sjonell, Megan L. ward Gelling, Isaiah A. Goff, Sarah Kaylee D. Moniz, Matthew J. Monroy, Michael S. Braun, Morgan Brown, Small, LeeDar Sneor, Samantha C. Anne Gorman, Brandon E. Green, Sara Jake P. Murphy, Thomas M. Charles J. Bunin, Lucas Carinhas, Sofia Sprechman, Isabella A. Sta Rosa, Ilana Greene, Vanessa B. Handy, Nakonechny, Aloka J. Nanayakkara, E. Casimiro, Garret M. Clausen, Gianna M. Strzalkowski, Mikaela Rose Cassidy A. Haugh, Madison R. Haugh, Caroline Nguyen, Patrick D. O’Brien, Guadalupe Coahuilas, Robert Gerard Tajo, Erica Mei Tellado, Emma J. Olivia V. Hausle, Shane M. Hernandez, James K. Oakes-Garcia, Stephen Dencker, Sarah J. Dill, Samuel A. Torkildsen, Lauren F. Trentacoste, Jake Hogan, Jaclyn Horre, Payton G. Marfo Oduro, Alex A. Oslislo, Griffin Feinberg, Colin J. Fitzgerald, Maritza Joseph E. Varela, Julia R. Verardi, Howell, Jannine Huby, John Huby, A. Pawelec, Shannon Scarlett Persaud, Garcia, Isabelle Gilles, Kayla Giuffi, Ashley Vincent, Ryan Vincent, Sydney John Kayser, Jennifer N. Kirian, Joshua Conor Robert Peterson, Taylor H. Sage Guensch, Ryan A. Gumpel, Akhil A. Von Oehsen, Alexandra A. Vuono, Klapper, Gabriella R. Kowalczyk, Ben Phifer-Fitch, Carter A. Pomponio, Gundra, Alexander Halpin, Keli Hayes, Nicole V. Vuono, Bridget M. Wallden, Kuperschmid, Julianna Lamagna, Anthony J. Porter, Maryam Ramjohn, Lily Higgins, William Huang, Kyle Victoria Wilkins, Connor P. Wirth, Dominick Lamastra, Timothy Eric J. Refinski, Kayla Reisberg, Isolda, Brigit Jacob, Amanda V. Jaffe, Karl B. Wirth, Christopher Shaun Zogg Lamberta, Jeffrey A. Lapidus, Tho- Daniel J. Resnicoff, William Ricci Jr, Nicholas T. Januszanis, Emelyne C. Grade 12 mas J. Laucik, Maggie C. Leahy, Rob- Justin J. Rizzi, Margot A. Rizzi, Col- Johns, Emily Jones, Tara B. Kenoff, Honor Roll ert L. Leonardo, Melanie Litwin, Jus- leen M. Robinson, Timothy Roden, Elizabeth Kern, Gabrielle Khan, Dean Stephanie S. Alcine, Jacob Anglin, tin Scott Lo, Julia A. Lomonte, Carina Martin Rogoff, Zoe H. Rouder, Rachel M. Kirian, Jordan P. Kleinbaum, Serena M. Annucci, Matthew John Lopac, Ricardo Lopez, Amy K. Emily Rowen, Daniela Marie Mirand Brooke Klurman, Prabvir Kukreja, Anselmo, Steven C. Avila, Sara Eliza- Magrino, Matthew Mahmet, Reina C. Russo, Thomas J. Ryan, Sadie Salgado, Ryan Lamberta, Erin Lay, Charles beth Banasiak, Kylie Beirne, Jared Makimura, Brent L. Mankin, Casandra Thomas Scarcella, Rachel Schuman, Levine, Lindsey G. Magee, Jordan S. Bloom, Michael T. Bonnell, Isabel R. Martoccia, Shannon E. McCreesh, Christopher Sekiya, Shalini Shah, Margolis, Joseph R. Marta, Clara GETTING WORDY...Mountainside Rotarians visit third- and fourth-grade Brett, Amber Bretz, Maggie R. Ethan V. Melville, Ryan T. Metzger, Kevin M. Sheil, Nicholas Charles Masback, Christopher J. McArdle, classes at Deerfield School, where they continued the club’s longtime custom of Broders, Bailey W. D. Brown, Derek Zachary Meyers, Rae M. Mikula, Smith, Jacob Steinberg, Jacqueline Robert T. Mebes, Robert John distributing dictionaries and thesauri. Cappadoccia, Aaron B. Carver, Massimo Modica, Nicole Muenzen, Patricia Stovall, Maggie A. Traina, Mehorter, Kimora Janee Minor, Madi- Cameron C. Clarke, Daniella Cohen, Niyah J. Nathaniel, Chloe S. Nelson, Anthony J. Triwahjudi, Anthony A. son N. Montagna, Ryan T. Montagna, Samuel Colao, Sade J. Corneille, Colin O’Brien, Victoria J. O’Connor, Vallejo, Steven T. Verrastro, Maria Kayla M. Nitti, Cassidy Novello, Rotary Club Distributes Catherine E. Crane, Christian A. Culp, Julia Pankiewitz, Laura E. Pansulla, Villeda, Justin M. Walsh, Ryan Mat- Katelyn R. Perez, Philleshia J. Pershay- Rosella G. Cuomo, Catherine A. Currie, Jack Pedersen, Julia Lauren Poeschl, thew Walsh, Elizabeth Leah Weinreb, Spearman, Sophie Pritchett, Christian Nirmit P. Damania, Nina Daniele, Jonathan Gabriel Ramos, Zander Daniel Wilkinson, John H. Williamson, Ramalho, Sarah Rata, Kyle C. Remo, Dictionaries to Kids Maria C. Del Sordi, Gauri P. Reyes, Jelani Richardson, Molly Clare Morgan M. Wilson, Daniel C. Wright, Dana Ricketts, Kyle Charles Rigney, Abigail Yarbenet, Alexa M. Zsak, William H. Robertson, Noah Samms, MOUNTAINSIDE — The Maharjin. Imran Zubair Samantha J. Samuelian, Dana M. Mountainside Rotary Club recently Monday, February 26 — Mayor Grade 10 Sapienza, Kristina R. Sapienza, distributed dictionaries and thesauri Paul Mirabelli High Honor Roll Victoria Savoca, Julianna M. Scarcella, to the third- and fourth-grade stu- Monday, March 12 — Governor Connor Alchus, Taylor Anthony, Aaron Seidenberg, Matthew J. Skolar, dents at Deerfield School. Livingston High School Principal A wonderful Christmas Jared Arkin, Lauren T. Azzarello, Carter J. Slifer, Madilynne C. Slifer, Dan Falcone, John Schnakenberg Robert Nixon. Marissa R. Bamrick, Joseph Barge, Carly Spellman, Maya Sutterlin, Elora and Glenn Mortimer represented the Monday, April 16 — Joe Julianna Blanco, Kailey Bondarowicz, Tamburri, Gabriella Julia Tomon, club, which has been distributing the Scandariado, past district gov. gift suggestion... Patrick C. Bourke, Nicole L. Brozak, Amanda Toupence, Andres E. Trujillo, books for more than 15 years. The Monday, April 30 — Michael Hart, Catherine Buren, Remy Cardarelli, Siddarth K. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 21, 2017 Page 17 Westfield Tells Kindergarten, NJFO New Year’s Eve to First Grade Registration Feature Broadway Soloists

WESTFIELD – The Westfield Pub- have the following information for reg- WESTFIELD – On Sunday, De- Tenor Adam Monley was most re- lic School District will be registering istration in the Westfield Public Schools: cember 31, at 7 p.m., under the baton cently seen on Broadway as “Inspec- children who will become eligible for Birth certificate with raised seal from of Maestro David Wroe, the New tor Javert” in the latest revival of Les kindergarten in the 2018-2019 school the Bureau of Vital Statistics; two proofs Jersey Festival Orchestra will again Miserables and was a member of the year. The district also is interested in of residency documents such as a copy present one of New Jersey’s most original Broadway cast of Mamma reaching children who have not attended of a recorded deed, tax bill, mortgage popular New Year’s Eve musical cel- Mia! He has sung on stages around the Westfield Public Schools for kin- statement or fully executed copy of ebrations. This year’s performance, the world as far as Tokyo and as near dergarten but will enter first grade in the lease agreement, along with a current Puttin’on the Ritz, promises a superb as Paper Mill Playhouse, where he fall. “It is very helpful for the district to utility statement or any other documen- review of American stage, screen and recently starred as Mr. Banks in the have this information so that we may tation that shows that the student seek- television musicals that will be ap- company production of Mary effectively plan for every new child,” ing to be enrolled maintains his or her preciated by the entire family. Poppins. Adam also starred in the stated Superintendent of Schools Mar- permanent home within the Town of The concert is the “perfect storm” touring production of The Phantom garet Dolan. “We look forward to wel- Westfield; Personal Health History; and of celebratory, popular music and of the Opera (Raoul) and has ap- coming our new young learners,” stated Proof of Immunization (most recent great stars from the Broadway stage peared in numerous regional theaters Mrs. Dolan. record), which includes: in a casual yet accessible venue. With across the country. Kindergarten registration for all chil- Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus special discount tickets for kids un- Tenor Michael Mendez originated dren who are residents of Westfield vaccine (DPT Series) – four doses with CLAY PLAY...Deerfield students in Victoria Tiscia’s art class enjoy their new der18, a 7 p.m. start, and a convenient the role of Fatty Arbuckle in the Broad- reaching the age of five on or before one dose given on or after the fourth pottery wheel funded by Donors Choose and the Gates Foundation. Westfield High School location with way production of Chaplin, and is October 1, 2018, will be held at Lincoln birthday, or any total of five doses. ample parking, the concert is a per- featured on the show’s original Broad- School, 728 Westfield Avenue. Lincoln Poliomyelitis vaccine – three doses of fect beginning to New Year’s Eve way cast recording. Mr. Mendez also School is the centralized kindergarten oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV) or en- Deerfield Art Program revels for the entire family. originated the role of Olaf in “Frozen: location for the Westfield Public hanced inactivated polio vaccine (IPV), “This year’s program reads like a A Musical Spectacular” for the Disney Schools. Parents may register children with one dose given on or after the Who's Who of the best of American Wonder. He has numerous Off Broad- eligible for kindergarten on the dates fourth birthday, or any four doses spaced Receives Pottery Wheel musical theater,” said Maestro Wroe. way and regional credits as well as and during the times indicated below by a minimum of one month. Rubeola “It’s a chance for adults to reminisce to numerous concert appearances and by first calling (908) 789-4455 for an (Measles) vaccine – two doses given on MOUNTAINSIDE – On Novem- question my students ask when they songs they all know, for kids to learn readings throughout New York City. appointment. or after the first birthday separated by at ber 8 Deerfield Art teacher, Victoria hear that we are making pottery… more about and enjoy some of the most He will be featured in an upcoming Daytime appointments will be: Mon- least a month, or laboratory documen- Tiscia, received a surprising email With your help, the answer will turn exciting characters to grace the stage production of Hey, Look Me Over! at day, January 8, 9:15 to 11:15 a.m.; tation of immunity. Rubella (German from Donors Choose, a crowd fund- into a yes!” and screen, and for us all to revel in the City Center Encores!, this February. Tuesday, January 9, 9:15 to 11:15 a.m.; Measles) vaccine – one dose given on ing organization specifically geared Founded in 2000 by a high school genius of America’s finest composers.” The New Year’s Eve celebration, Thursday, January 11, 9:15 to 11:15 or after the first birthday, or laboratory to support classroom projects. The teacher in the Bronx, DonorsChoose This year’s performance features eagerly anticipated by much of cen- a.m.; Wednesday, January 17, 1 to 3 documentation of immunity. Mumps Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation empowers public school teachers guest vocalists direct from the Broad- tral New Jersey, has been made pos- p.m.; Thursday, January 18, 1 to 3 p.m.; vaccine – one dose given on or after the provided the final matching money from across the country to request way stage and beyond: sopranos sible through the generous sponsor- Friday, January 19, 1 to 3 p.m.; Mon- first birthday, or laboratory documen- to complete her request to fund a much-needed materials and experi- Marissa McGowan (Broadway A ship of The NJ State Council on the day, January 29, 9:15 to 11:15 a.m.; tation of immunity. Hepatitis B vaccine pottery wheel for the Deerfield art ences for their students. Teachers Little Night Music, Les Mis, Bonnie Arts and The Westfield Foundation. Tuesday, January 30, 9:15 to 11:15 – three doses or laboratory documenta- program. Mrs.Tiscia received a to- make their request through the and Clyde) and Hannah Shankman With a 7 p.m. start and a convenient a.m.; Wednesday, January 31, 9:15 to tion of immunity. Varicella vaccine - tal of 10 donations to fund the DonorsChoose website and individu- (Broadway Les Mis, Wicked), tenors Westfield High School location with 11:15 a.m. one dose of varicella vaccine on or after $1,700 project, but the largest do- als and organizations across the coun- Michael Mendez (Broadway ample parking, the concert is a per- Kindergarten evening appointments the first birthday or proof of disease or nation came from the Gates Foun- try make contributions. Chaplin), and Adam Monley (Broad- fect beginning to New Year’s Eve will be: Wednesday, January 24, 6 to 8 immunity is required for children 19 dation. Donors may or may not re- Mrs. Tiscia is not the only teacher way Les Mis). revels for the entire family. p.m. and Thursday, January 25, 6 to 8 months of age or older who attend a veal their identity when they decide in Mountainside to have received Continued Maestro Wroe, “The fun TICKET INFORMATION p.m. child care center, or are entering kinder- to contribute. funding from DonorsChoose. As part of this program comes from the inter- Tickets $42, $56 and $70, with a First Grade Registration for all chil- garten or grade one. Mrs. Tiscia said in her grant pro- of a district wide initiative, this will action of our guest artists and orches- special discount price of only $15 for dren who are residents of Westfield Only one entry physical examination posal: “I would like to provide my be the fifth year that every classroom tra as well as the great repertoire. It’s kids under 18, may be purchased reaching the age of 6 on or before is necessary on admission to kindergar- students with access to new mediums teacher in Mountainside participates. music that calls for dramatic interpre- online at www.njfestivalorchestra.org October 1, 2018 and have not yet at- ten or first grade (pre-K physical may and techniques on a daily basis...My It began as a way to get more books tation, drawing comedic, heart break- or by calling the NJFO box office at tended the Westfield Public Schools is be the entry physical). A five year physi- classes range in ability from beginner into each classroom for the new Lan- ing, passionate, and exhilarating per- (908) 232-9400. as follows: cal exam is recommended. artists to spatially gifted guage Arts program, and as a way for formances from all.” Daytime Registration: Franklin For pre-kindergarten students age students…For many students, this the community to get more involved. Soprano Marissa McGowan has Wardlaw Students School - (908) 789-4591- Thursday, three or older, a physical exam and could be the first and last time that But support has expanded. In the past appeared on Broadway in A Little Night January 18 and Friday, January 19, 8 personal health history form must be they will be able to work with clay in four years teachers have received over Music, Les Miserables, where she per- Attend Hunger Summit a.m. to 4 p.m.; Jefferson School - (908) presented, and the above immuniza- their academic career. I want to be $60,000 in grants to enhance their formed the roles of both Eponine and EDISON – On December 5, a group 789-4490 - Tuesday, January 16, and tions record (age appropriate) includ- able to provide every outlet possible classroom instruction, including such Cosette, and Bonnie and Clyde. of 16 students from 10th and 11th Wednesday, January 17, 8 a.m. to 4 ing: pneumococcal vaccine – age 12 to for my students to create and explore items as class sets of books and maga- Marissa was chosen by Marvin grade, as well as members of the AP p.m.; McKinley School - (908) 789- 59 months, one dose; influenza vaccine in a three-dimensional art setting. ‘Can zines, science lab materials, a scan- Hamlisch to star in the world premiere Human Geography class, attended the 4555 - Thursday, January 25, 8:30 a.m. – age six to 59 months, one dose to be we use the wheel?’ This is the first ner and a weather station. of his last musical The Nutty Profes- Teen Hunger Summit, hosted at Se- to 3:30 p.m.; Tamaques School - (908) given between September 1 and De- sor, directed by the legendary Jerry ton Hall Prep. The students were ac- 789-4580 - Thursday, January 18, 8 cember 31 of each year in pre-school; Lewis. She has extensive regional star- companied by Nicole Nolan, director a.m. to 4 p.m.; Washington School - and Haemophilis B – age 12-59 months, Stand Up Against Hate ring credits, has worked with numer- of service learning; Dawn Francavilla, (908) 789-4600 - Tuesday, January 9, I dose. ous U.S. orchestras, including the Bal- director of student life; and Dina 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Wilson School State law will not permit any child to timore and Houston Symphony Or- Congregane of Scotch Plains, school - (908) 789-4605 - Monday, January be admitted to a public school unless Comedy Event Planned chestras, and has recently been seen counselor. 22, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. immunizations have been completed on television in “Major Crimes” At the conference, students learned Evening appointments to register first and documented by an M.D., D.O., or GARWOOD – The community is will end the day of comedy against (TNT), and “Odd Mom Out” about issues relating to hunger and graders who are new to the Westfield nurse practitioner, specifically indicat- invited to join comedians, Joe Carney hate with a continued adult laughter (BRAVO). food insecurity, both globally and Public Schools will be held Tuesday, ing a day, month and year administered. and Rich McDonald, as they Stand from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mezzo-soprano and native New locally, while attending small January 23, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (for all Registration, personal health his- Up Against Hate for a day-long com- A $20 donation allows access to Yorker Hannah Shankman has worked breakout workshops focused on a schools) in the Administration Build- tory, physical exam and medical edy event being held on Sunday, Janu- the event all day. All proceeds will go on Broadway (Wicked and Les Mis), variety of topic related aspects. While ing, 302 Elm Street, Room 106 (first records forms are available on the ary 14 at Crossroads, 78 North Av- towards the charities and organiza- West End, and multiple venues all in each workshop session, they teamed floor). Please call (908) 789-4420 for district website at enue in Garwood. The day will in- tions listed above. Tickets can be over the United States and Japan. She up with students from schools around an evening appointment at Elm Street. www.westfieldnjk12.org. They are clude laughter, reflection and com- purchased at was seen performing on the 85th An- New Jersey to develop initial action All new students will be required to located within the Parents tab under munity healing in an effort to bring McDonaldandCarney.com or at nual Academy Awards with the cast plans to address their area of concern. the “New Student Registration ALL people together to celebrate our https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stand- of the movie Les Miserables. She The W+H students will continue their Nicholson Graduates Forms” link and can be printed and differences, accept each and every- up-against-hate-comedy-festival- also has been featured on numerous learning and action plans with Mrs. completed before the scheduled reg- one one of us for who we are, and tickets-40843464903. Reservations recordings, including the Tony-nomi- Nolan and Ms. Francavilla in the com- from East Stroudsburg istration date. These forms are also bridge the divide between us all. can also be made directly by contact- nated Liz Swados' Judith and The ing weeks, and with Mr. Peter Golding, EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. – available by calling one of the All proceeds will be given to such ing the Crossroads at (908) 232-5666. Haggadah. AP Human Geography instructor. Thomas Nicholson of Mountainside schools. amazing causes and projects such as: graduated with a degree in athletic Should parents have any questions Garden State Equality, Real Beauty training from East Stroudsburg Uni- about the registration process, please call Uncovered and Cranford Jaycees. versity during the Winter Commence- one of the Westfield Public Schools. In The day will feature comedians of ment ceremony on December 16. the event of a delayed opening or school all ages, lifestyles and backgrounds, Mr. Nicholson was among 419 stu- closing due to inclement weather, regis- with only one feature in common: The dents who graduated. tration for that day will be rescheduled. desire to bring people together. The day will also involve speakers and Celebrate Christmas spotlights on special causes, such as SPF Scholarship Foundation the Real Beauty Uncovered project. The event will also showcase the win- ners of the essay contest from Garwood Application Now Available Middle School, reading their award winning essays: “How I would make SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch to a student attending Rutgers Univer- the world a better place.” The idea for Plains-Fanwood (SPF) Scholarship sity, which will fund on-campus room this event is the brainchild of NJ-based DW6W3DXO¶V Foundation invites all high school se- and board, plus all fees for four years comedy duo McDonald and Carney. niors and college students residing in and an incentive award upon gradua- Rich McDonald and Joe Carney have Scotch Plains and Fanwood to apply tion. This scholarship has its own appli- been seen on national television such for the many scholarships available cation, specific criteria and can be ac- as on ABC’s Live with Regis and through the Foundation. Some awards cessed only on the Scholarship Foun- Kelly, MTV, TruTV, HGTV, and have CHRISTMAS EVE are need based, while others have dif- dation website.” been selected to audition for America’s ferent criteria for selection, such as the Over the past 51 years, 2,947 stu- Got Talent. On stage they perform intent to pursue an education focused dents have received $3,070,977 in consistently in New York City, Atlan- FAMILY EUCHARIST & CHRISTMAS PAGEANT on teaching, nursing, mathematics, vet- scholarship aid. Scholarships are funded tic City, and at resorts and cruises erinary science, foreign language, mu- through a community-wide appeal in along the east coast. Sunday, December 24 at 4:00 P.M. with St. Paul’s Primary & Junior Choirs sic or fine arts, among others. Scholar- the spring and through Dollars for Stu- The day events will begin with a ships are also offered to students who dents, our annual house-to-house can- family comedy act from 2 to 4 p.m. have shown an interest in social service vass, taking place March 24 and 25, that will include performers from age HORAL UCHARIST organizations, scouting or athletics. A 2018. Other scholarships are adminis- 12 to age 85. Kids ages 10 and up are C E welcome for this event to share in the full description of all scholarships is tered by the foundation, but are funded Sunday, December 24 at 10:00 P.M. available in the application booklet, by other community organizations; for laughter. Performers will include the which can be accessed online at the example, every Parent-Teacher Asso- Teen Improv Troupe Sparks of Insan- Carol Sing at 9:45 P.M. foundation’s website, ciation in the district funds at least one ity, Natty Bumpercar and more. www.spfscholarshipfoundation.org; at scholarship. Applications are reviewed The day continues with laughter with St. Paul’s Choir, Brass Quintet & Percussion www.spfk12.org (see “2018 Local by a screening committee consisting of for adults 21 and over with the Tri- Scholarships Booklet” under “An- four trustees from the SPF Scholarship State Stand-up Showcase from 5 to 7 nouncements” on the school district’s Foundation and PTA representatives p.m. that will feature the best comedi- home page) or in the guidance office of from the public schools. ans from New Jersey, New York City area high schools. The major criterion For further information, please ac- and Philadelphia with a wide array of CHRISTMAS Day for eligibility is that the applicant re- cess our website, hilarious performers who are all dedi- sides in Scotch Plains or Fanwood; an spfscholarshipfoundation.org, or call cating their time to this amazing cause. applicant need not be a graduate of the Mary Ball Cappio at (908) 889-8155. Comedians McDonald and Carney HOLY EUCHARIST Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. In addition to the application, the foun- Monday, December 25 at 10:00 A.M. dation requires a personal letter from the applicant, a letter of reference, and an with Sermon & Carols official high school transcript, including SAT and/or ACT scores, or an official The Rev’d Dr. Duncan Johnston, rector college transcript. Applications should The Rev’d P. Nathan Ritter, assistant priest be mailed to Scotch Plains Fanwood Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 123, Charles M. Banks, director of music & organist Fanwood, N.J. 07023 and must be post- marked by February 15, 2018. Applica- tions postmarked after this date will be St. returned. Incomplete or unsigned appli- 3DXO¶V(SLVFRSDO&KXUFK cations may not be considered. 414 East Broad Street in Westfield According to Mary Ball Cappio, president of the Board of Trustees of (across from Town Hall) the Foundation, “Each year the Foun- dation welcomes new donors present- ing fresh scholarships to our commu- Information: 908-232-8506, EXT. 10 or www.stpaulswestfield.org nity. This year there are at least four new scholarships including the Class of 1960 Memorial Scholarship, available Page 18 Thursday, December 21, 2017 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

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Remembering Pat DiNizio, My Rock-and-Roll Neighbor

By FRED T. ROSSI practice day after day inside a large fans and friends, mostly of the Baby Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times netted batting cage in his driveway. Boomer generation, ate Italian food, Marching Band, Color Guard SCOTCH PLAINS — Soon after I And he set up some type of pitching sipped beers and listened to a variety of moved from Westfield to Scotch Plains backstop in another part of his yard, people play rock and roll. After one in 2001, I met my neighbor — a burly, hidden from view by hedges and trees, break, Pat waved my son over to the Spur Trip Down Memory Lane but soft-spoken rock star dressed all in because there were days when I’d be stage where two of Pat’s friends stood, black and wearing a small cap with the sitting outside and all I could hear was one behind the drum kit and the other at By SARAH McGRAIL baton twirlers, Mrs. Robinson was facing challenges. You will cause the short bill turned upward. the repeated “thwomp” of a pitched the microphone. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times able to see the current color guard in foot of an aged one to tap to your Pat DiNizio, who died last week, ball slamming into a target. And every While they were getting set up, I WESTFIELD – A former Westfield action and meet up with one of the collective heartbeat. When you bring was the frontman and songwriter for so often, an errantly thrown baseball could hear Pat yelling several times High School (WHS) student took an current Band Directors, Chris Vitale. your own energy and combine it with The Smithereens, a great New Jersey would sail out of his yard and come from his perch just off stage, “Turn unexpected trip down memory lane Mrs. Robinson left WHS just be- the positive energy of others, a posi- pop rock band that enjoyed a good rolling across the street toward me. the kid up!” Well, they turned my kid when a marching band rehearsal trans- fore her senior year as her father, tive force will be created that will degree of success — especially in the Pat later gave me a DVD set that up and the three of them blasted ported her more than 50 years back in Coast Guard Academy Captain James change the world. late 1980s and early 1990s — and a included the baseball documentary, a through — at my son’s request — time. Durfee, was relocated to Mobile, Ala- “Fifty years from now, as do I, you very loyal following. Pat was my rock- Smithereens video compilation and Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train” while Sue Robinson, née Durfee, who bama, where Mrs. Robinson met her will ask the age-old question...how and-roll neighbor who lived across “Mr. Smithereen Goes to Washing- I videotaped it. With his long hair graduated in 1967, was visiting future husband, Ellis. did I get to this point so quickly? As from me in a big old house on Westfield ton,” an entertaining account of his flopped to his shoulders and wran- Westfield for her class reunion when And Mrs. Robinson’s message to you look backwards...it’s OK to do Avenue. 2000 U.S. Senate campaign. gling a guitar bigger than he was, my she heard the band practicing behind today’s Marching Blue Devils? that...you will find your successes I had known of The Smithereens for By the mid-2000s, my son, then in son got to show off his skills with Edison Intermediate School. “You are current day Rock Stars in and identity in your time spent at years, having first seen them live in third grade, was avidly learning to some fancy finger work and a flashy Her memories of life as a Drum the truest sense. You will put smiles WHS and you will say Thank You for 1990 when they were still riding high play the guitar, and I introduced him to solo near the end of the song that Majorette and baton twirler were re- on the faces of children (and others) the Happy Days!” on the success of hits like “A Girl Like Pat, who talked to him about music brought the crowd to its feet. vived by the “collective burst of posi- You” and “Blood and Roses” and and gave my son’s efforts his under- To further cheers, my son exited the tive energy” she saw on the field. “Only A Memory.” But Pat was prob- stated seal of approval. Soon after, Pat stage to a high-five with Pat. We hung “I was selected in 1965 for the ably the furthest thing from the typical offered to go with us to a local music around for a while before my son, still twirling squad,” she remembers. “I rock-and-roller. He didn’t live in a store and use his discount to buy any flying high from the experience, was required to perfect three routines fancy mansion, he didn’t drive a fancy accessories my son might need. I never begged to go home so he could watch in a week – a lot of learning under car, he had no entourage around him took him up on the offer but greatly the video I had taken. As we left the pressure! and there was nothing pretentious about appreciated the gesture. yard, Pat patted my son on the back “I was required to demonstrate in- him. He was our neighbor, an Once Pat knew of my son’s musical and the crowd again gave my 11-year- dividual ‘special tricks, degree of skill everyman, a Scotch Plainser to the interests, he never failed to ask me, old a loud round of applause. Soon and originality’ and, apart from the core — traits he must have inherited “How’s your kid doing?” And when after, I called Pat to let him know how routines, each girl was judged on her from his parents. I met his father sev- he’d see my son, he’d give him en- appreciative I was that he had made ability to guide, good grooming, pos- eral times and found him to be a kind couragement. my son’s day, and week, and year — as ture and poise.” and soft-spoken gentleman, and Pat’s Pat’s Memorial Day weekend con- well as mine. The twirlers were placed at the down-to-earth mother was always certs in his backyard always livened One of the last times I saw Pat was front of the band by band instructor friendly. up our neighborhood. By 2008, my when he was inducted into the high Robert Banks and Mrs. Robinson has There were times when I was awake 11-year-old son had gotten pretty con- school’s hall of fame. It had been a few happy memories of marching from before dawn when I’d see Pat return- fident with his guitar playing and had years since I had moved out of the Westfield High School to the field ing home from an out-of-town appear- even taken the stage a few times at neighborhood so, of course, one of his while friends, neighbors and fans gath- ance or putting his guitars in the trunk Crossroads in Garwood on their open first questions was, “How’s your kid ered on the curbs to cheer. of a car en route to the airport. Such is mic nights to play a song or two before doing?” The role of the twirlers, says Mrs. the life of a rock star, I’d tell myself. the adults had their turn. As Memorial Well, my kid’s doing fine, partly Robinson, was to “support the band, But there was more to him. Day weekend approached, I asked Pat because he will always remember how foster school spirit, inspire positive About 10 years ago, Pat attempted if it might be possible for my son to cool it was to have a rock star neighbor attitudes and smile, smile, smile...what Sarah McGrail for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to become a minor league baseball plug in his electric guitar at some point. who acted like anything but a rock star, MARCHING DOWN MEMORY LANE... Sue Robinson, née Durfee, (center) player, something captured in ESPN’s Pat said sure, bring him over. and who was kind enough to give him, an easy task when you are lucky who graduated in 1967, poses for a photo with the Westfield High School color enough to attend WHS!” guard. She recalled her days as a Drum Majorette and baton twirler during a “7th Inning Stretch” documentary. To On Saturday afternoon, we went over and his father, a true thrill one wonder- Although the band no longer has recent visit to Westfield. prepare, Pat was out taking batting to Pat’s, where 100-plus Smithereens ful afternoon in 2008. Whose birthday 9^h_ijcWi is it, anyway? ;l[ WjJ^[Fh[iXoj[h_Wd9^khY^_dM[ij\_[bZ

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A number of teams are looking UCT (113), 1st District, 1st Re- UCT, 1st district finished 30-7 Dylan Budnik (sr — 195): 3rd bonus points. to grasp the top rung of the Union gion, won 2 at AC, finished 35-6 Elvin Guerrero (jr — 152): 2nd UCT, 2nd district, finished 23-13 “That’s the one big thing that County ladder. Roselle Park, Luke Hoerle (so — 113): 1st district, finished 24-9 AJ Bencivenga (jr — 145): 3rd we stress in our room about us Westfield, Rahway and Scotch UCT (106), 3rd district, finished Matt Aramento (sr — 120): in UCT at 145 getting bonus points and elimi- Plains-Fanwood have high aspi- 31-8 NJSIAA qualifier, finished 26-8 Conor Halpin (jr — 138): 4th nating other teams from getting rations. Defending champion Isaiah Reese (sr — 160): 3rd Gabe Leo (jr — 106): 2nd UCT, UCT, 2nd district, finished 22-16 bonus points against us. We have Cranford Cougars may have UCT, 2nd district (170), finished 3rd district, finished 29-11 at 126 a heavily senior oriented lineup,” graduated a banner senior class 21-11 Abel Crespo (sr — 170): 1st Dean Smith (jr — 132): Utility Head Coach Marc Fabiano said. but do not be surprised to see Keep eye on seniors Sean Dwyer district, finished 21-16 wrestler last year. Now has a Sam Wustefeld (sr — 195/ their paw print near the Top Shelf. (152) and Matt Dente (195), jun- Devin Hilburn (sr — 182): 2nd home 220): 1st in UCT, district & re- (As always, several wrestlers may ior Tim Miller (170) UCT, finished 24-9 Keep an eye on juniors Rob gion, placed second at AC, fin- drop a class come tournament Roselle Park: Dylan Camilo (sr — 145): 3rd Schork (220) and Matt Savino ished 44-4 time) The Panthers are extremely UCT, 3rd district, finished 23-16 (285) Jack Cannon (sr – 145): Re- Westfield Blue Devils: strong the lower half of the weight Mark Montgomery (jr — 1): Scotch Plains-Fanwood: gion qualifier, finished 27-15. The Blue Devils have several classes, especially with the addi- 1st UCT, 1st district, 1st region, Last year the Raiders finished Nick Palazzola (sr — 160): very experienced sophomores, tion of NJSIAA qualifier Matt finished 39-3 19-12, placed third in the district Region qualifier, finished 22-13 especially, in the lower portion of Aramento from Queen of Peace, Cranford: and qualified six wrestlers for the Ed Smith (jr — 220): Region the lineup and return five to six but are indeed talented through- The UCT champion Cougars will region tournament with one plac- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE athletes from the North 2, Group out. have a lot of new faces filling the ing second at the NJSIAA Tour- 5 Championship football team. Park Panther Head Coach Ryan vacated varsity spots but be- nament in AC. The Raiders return “Lot of potential in this room. I Rooney said, “The guys have been ware. They are no strangers to an entire lineup of veterans who think the kids want to be suc- working all offseason. We picked the mat. know how to avoid giving up cessful. They put in an off-sea- up Matt Aramento. Not every “I think a lot of people think we son that says they want to be year can you come in and say we will probably fall off but the kids Reading is Good For You successful. They just need to have something special. They are who are stepping into the new maintain their focus and inten- on the right track.” open spots have been training sity,” Blue Devil Head Coach Glen Jon Mejia (sr — 132): 3rd UCT, with those guys for years. No one Kurz said. 1st district, finished 29-6 is new to the way we train. Even CJ Composto (so — 106): 3rd Josh Mejia (sr — 138): 2nd the freshmen coming up came through our program in PAL, so I think these kids are hungry to See & Subscribe at show that it is their time,” Cou- BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo gar Head Coach Pat Gorman said. Submit commentary and items for publishing. goleader.com/subscribe Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste Dylan Budnik (195) Cranford Cougars Page S-2 Thursday, December 21, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Sabri Murray (126) Rahway Indians Owen Smith 160 New Providence Chris Fuschetto (132) ALJ Crusaders Luke Hoerle (113) Westfield Blue Devils Matt Aramento 120 Ros. Park Panthers Union County Wrestling Supremacy Up for Grabs by David B. Corbin qualifier at 195, finished 21-17 have been working extremely Two have wrestled before. We — 182): 2nd UCT at 160, fin- have one returner in Quinn Bobby Mount (sr — Hwt): 20+ hard. We have a strong string of are senior loaded with Chris ished 34-6 Haddad, who we hopefully will victories last year weight classes, six or seven in a Fuschetto and Tyler Bohm. We “Sebastian took fifth in the re- have back in AC again. We have Alex Oslislo (jr — 182): Jumped row. It really going to be a team would forfeit one or two weight gions, so we are looking for those a lot of good returning guys, up to 182 from 160 last year. effort to win dual matches. I classes. The forfeits we had last two guys to get to Atlantic City.” David Vill, Marcello Laygo, Greg Keep eye on Justin Sidebottom think we have a bright future. year was an issue and a problem, Tyler Bohm (sr — 145): Look- Friedenberger, James Snyder.” (sr — 126), Mike Ramos (sr — Last year we had 10 wins, so I hopefully it won’t happen again. ing to break into a region quali- Quinn Haddad (sr — 170): 152) think we are heading in the right Our team goal is to get to .500 fier 2nd UCT, 1st district, AC quali- Brearley Bears: direction.” and hopefully we can compete Look out for Dan Olenik (sr — fied, finished 34-8 The Bears have the good for- Rebecca Pizuto (sr — 113): for the conference title like we Hwt) James Snyder (jr — 152), David tune to fill all the weight classes Four-year varsity, team captain did two years ago,” Head Coach Governor Livingston: Vill (jr — 126) and have a number of freshmen A. L. Johnson Crusaders: Mike Siter said. The Highlanders can fill all the Summit Hilltoppers: and sophomores who will be fill- The Crusaders, who have Chris Fuschetto (sr — 138): weight classes with a mixture of “We have more numbers. The ing in varsity spots. Head Coach doubled the amount of wrestlers 2nd UCT, 2nd Region, finished experience. bad news is most of the kids are Dave Nichols said, “We got a in the room, are looking forward 40-6. “Chris took second in the Head Coach Rick Ortega said, inexperienced. Keeping with my couple of the football players to to several good individual per- region, got down to Atlantic City, “We have a lot of young blood. promise of we want to provide come out. We have a good fresh- formances. won a match.” We are heavily juniors but we the kids with a positive experi- men and sophomore group. We “We 18 total. We six freshmen. Sebastian Iakouchevitch (jr have a lot of green guys. We ence and a positive environment, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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Gabe Leo 106 Ros. Park Panthers John Ojeda 106 Linden Tigers Dean Smith (132) Cranford Cougars Devin Hilburn 182 Ros. Park Panthers Jack Cannon 145 SPF Raiders the goal is to develop them skill Jack Hedges (jr — 182): “Jack Justin James (jr — 152): “Jus- do something this year.” senior like Owen Smith who was wise and to become bigger, faster Hedges is two-year varsity level. tin James transferred from Scotch Keep an eye on Dan Cambronero fifth/sixth in the region, so you and stronger. The goal is to in- He had a good freshman year.” Plains. He’s doing a phenominal (sr — 285) are looking for him to get down crease our numbers and skills so Nick Mellusi (jr — 220): “Nick job in the room.” New Providence: the Atlantic City. Omar Elshamy we can compete on the varsity Mellusi is going to be exciting to Zeph Lang-Davila (sr — 138): Head Coach Shane Mallory said, and Joe Delia have a lot of talent. level,” Coach Mike Sandor ex- watch. He’s intimidating to look “Lang-Davila was behind Rahjan “It’s going to be like a two-sided On the other side of the coin, you plained. at.” Venable last year. I think he can season. On one side, you have a CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Tyler Bohm (145) ALJ Crusaders Chad Burton 170 N. Prov. Pioneers Jon Mejia 132 Ros. Park Panthers Jack Hedges 182 Summit Hilltoppers Alex Brown 285 Rahway Indians

Liam Grahl 113 Union Farmers Seb Iakouchevich (182) AL Johnson Rebecca Pizuto 113 Brearley Bears Ed Smith 220 SPF Raiders Mike Afolabi 182 Linden Tigers Page S-4 Thursday, December 21, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Matt Dente (195) Westfld. Blue Devils Bobby Mount 285 SPF Raiders Shimei Paige 195 Rahway Indians Dylan Camilo 145 Ros. Park Panthers Isiah Reese (160) Westfld. Blue Devils have five to six new wrestlers, gion qualifier, finished 33-10. weight classes. moves quicker, they teach the UCT & 3rd region, finished 37-5 who have never wrestled before. Chad Burton (sr — 170), Joe “We are a senior dominated younger kids. We have a more Rhise Royster (jr — 145): 1st So you have the one side where Delia (jr — 182), Omar team. Not that all the seniors are mature room,” Head Coach Fred UCT, 1st region, finished 35-3 you are trying to teach advanced Elshamy (so — 152) going to start. The guys who Stueber said. “We had a good Tony Delmau (jr — 132): moves and the other side where Rahway Indians: aren’t going to be starters are junior class last year, a good Strong finish you are teaching the basics.” The Indians are strong through- still leaders. It’s a nice thing to sophomore class last year.” Chris Delmau (so — 120): 2nd Owen Smith (sr — 160): Re- out but especially in the lower have because they go through Sabri Murray (sr – 126): 1st CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Emilio Cordova 182 Rahway Indians Sean Dwyer (152) Westfld. Blue Devils Conor Halpin (138) Cranford Cougars Joe Delia 182 N. Prov. Pioneers Tony Delmau 132 Rahway Indians

Bobby Emmanuel 220 Union Farmers Dave Vill 126 GL Highlanders Alex Dorce 160 Linden Tigers Marion Afante 195 Union Farmers Alex Oslislo 182 SPF Raiders Page S-5 Thursday, December 21, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Jacob Diana 113 Linden Tigers Zeph Lang-Davila 138 Summit Hilltoppers Abel Crespo 170 Ros. Park Panthers Omar Elshamy 152 N. Prov. Pioneers Antonio Santoni 132 Rahway Indians Union County Wrestling Supremacy Up for Grabs by David B. Corbin

UC, 24-8 “The two Delmau’s! know which one is going to start but Anthony does show poten- ished 31-11 put some time in during the sum- Don’t turn your back on them,” tial. He hasn’t wrestled since Jacob Diana (jr — 113): fin- mer and hopefully that’s going to cautioned Stueber. “Both worked eighth grade but he’s a tough ished 16-23 pay off,” he said. their butts off. I am expecting football player.” Alex Dorce (jr — 160): finished DeBellonia could benefit with bigger things.” Linden Tigers: 23-17 the addition of some football play- Jason Winters (sr — 152): According to Head Coach Alvaro Mike Afolabi (jr — 182): fin- ers. Antonio Santoni (sr — 132): Fernandez, “We have been work- ished 23-15 “I’ve always said that it’s a Out of action last year. Randolph ing on this team for the last two Union Farmers: natural progression from foot- Manongsong (jr — 106) summers. These kids, especially The Farmers, under ninth-year ball to wrestling,” he added. Emilio Cordova (sr — 182): the sophomores and juniors, put Head Coach Dino DeBellonia, Bobby Emmanuel (sr — 220), finished 18-11 a lot of time in. Hopefully this have a mix of experience and Marion Afante (sr — 195), Antonio Alfano (jr — hwt): year it will start to pay some inexperience. Liam Grahl (so — 113), Elijah Transfer and football standout. dividends. We are excited with “In a lot of ways, it’s a fresh Waldron (sr — 132) Alex Brown (sr — hwt): “Brown just about everybody we put on season with a lot of new faces. Plainfield Cardinals: is looking pretty tough. I don’t the mat. Our goals, we want to We have a mixture of experience Christian Chajon (sr — 285) make the sectionals, we want to and inexperience. We are hoping 20-18, only returning region get a kid down to AC, we want to that we can combine the two and qualifier. Probitas Verus Honos crown a county champ.” put a decent lineup together. Elizabeth Minutemen: R. Manongsong 106 Rahway Indians John Ojeda (jr — 106): fin- We’ve got a couple of kids, who No returning region qualifiers.

Elvin Guerriro 152 Ros. Park Panthers Elijah Waldron 132 Union Farmers Brian Diaz 160 Rahway Indians Sam Dorielan 182 Rahway Indians Justin James 152 Summit Hilltoppers Page S-6 Thursday, December 21, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Roselle Catholic Lions’ 2nd-Half Surge Overcomes Lady Blue Devil Cagers, 44-38 Page S-11 Thursday, December 21, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary First Half 2017, Jan. Through May: Rubin Named Cranford Super.

JANUARY The borough council approved tion of police chief based upon falls that make on-street parking MAY Cranford a settlement agreement related merit, experience, education, difficult. Cranford Commissioner Thomas H. to Garwood’s affordable-hous- demonstrated ability, interview APRIL The board of education intro- Hannen, Jr., a Democrat, was ing obligations. and record review” within the Cranford duced a policy, urged by the sworn in as mayor for 2017; The planning board approved Garwood Police Department. All Deputy Mayor Patrick Giblin police department, for bag in- Commissioner Patrick Giblin, also the renovation of the McDonald’s candidates for the position of sought re-election on the Demo- spection at board-sponsored ex- a Democrat, was chosen to serve restaurant on North Avenue. police chief will need to have cratic ticket with Jean-Albert tracurricular events such as high- as deputy mayor, and Commis- served in Garwood as lieutenant Maisonneuve against incumbent school football and basketball sioner Ann Dooley, a Republican, FEBRUARY or higher for at least three years. Republican Commissioner Andis games, wrestling matches and began her first three-year term Cranford Kalnins and his running mate, commencement exercises, in an on the township committee, giv- The zoning board of adjust- MARCH Richard Buontempo. effort to promote a safe environ- ing Democrats a 3-to-2 majority ment denied an application seek- Cranford The township committee ment by enhancing safety and in 2017. Republican Mary ing to open a 7-Eleven conve- More residential development passed a resolution to issue a security at such events. O’Connor was sworn in to a sec- nience store at the corner of in the downtown as a means to request for proposals for the sale The planning board voted to ond term on the committee. Lincoln and South Avenues. bring more patrons to the down- and redevelopment of the prop- hire a planner to study North Patrick Lynch, Nicole Sherrin Cranford resident Karl town was one of the initiatives erty it purchased for some $18 Avenue in the downtown area Kessler, Kristen Mallon and Schlenker was arrested and the Downtown Management Cor- million at 215-235 Birchwood between the Riverside Inn and Catherine Sheridan were sworn charged with robbery at an Ohio poration included in its five-year Avenue. The committee also Bar Americana on the eastbound in as members of the board of bank. outlook for the downtown busi- asked the planning board to side, and from the gas station on education, which also accepted The Downtown Management ness district. evaluate whether the property the corner of Springfield Avenue the resignation of Ryan J. Coo- Corporation said it would cost at Scott Rubin was named super- should be designated an area in to Puff ‘n Stuff on the westbound per, who was appointed as Cran- least $550,000 to replace 396 intendent of schools for the pe- need of redevelopment, which side, to see if the area can be ford township attorney. Victorian street lamps in the riod starting July 1 and ending the board did later in the month. designated as either an area in The township committee passed downtown, and convert them to June 30, 2022. He replaced in- The committee approved the need of redevelopment or an area a resolution authorizing the ac- an LED street lamp in a style that terim superintendent Marilyn $22.7-million municipal budget, in need of rehabilitation. quisition of 215-235 Birchwood would resemble the original Birnbaum. which includes a 1.18-percent Due to residents’ opposition, Avenue for $18.5 million. lamps. The township would see a The $37.9-million municipal increase in local property taxes. Trinity Episcopal withdrew its ap- The planning board chose reduction in electricity costs of budget for 2017 was introduced The average assessed home of plication to expand its parking lot. Kathleen Murray as its chair- 70 to 80 percent. by the township committee. Prop- $182,678 saw a $34 increase in Garwood woman and Bobbi Anderson as Mayor Thomas Hannen, Jr., erty taxes to finance municipal municipal taxes in 2017. The board of education ap- vice-chairwoman. Commissioner Mary O’Connor, services was expected to increase The board of education ap- proved its 2017-2018 budget of Garwood former mayor Dan Aschenbach 1.4 percent, an increase of $34.70 proved a $65-million budget that $9.01 million, up $840,000 from Democrats Jen Blumenstock and other representatives of the per average assessed home. resulted in a $270 tax increase the previous year. The local tax and Marc Lazarow were sworn in Mayors Council Rahway River Wa- Garwood on the average Cranford home levy increased by $142,617 to as the newest members of the tershed Flood Control met with Garwood Police Lieutenant assessed at $181,000. $7,648,762, with a home as- borough council, while Council- Reps. Leonard Lance (R-7th) and James Wright was unanimously Garwood sessed at $100,000 paying about woman Sara Todisco was named Donald Payne, Jr. (D-10th) and named by the council as the new Democratic Councilwoman Sara $66 more in taxes. council president. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) police chief, replacing Chief Bruce Todisco filed to run for re-election The council approved a resolu- Councilman Joseph Sarno re- to urge the continued support of Underhill. in November and was joined by tion adopting the South Avenue- signed from the search commit- mitigation of the Rahway River. At a borough council meeting, running-mate Russ Graham, a Transit Oriented Redevelopment tee that was looking for a re- Garwood residents voiced their frustration former member of the board of Plan, pursuant to the Local Rede- placement for retiring police chief Thirty water stations at Lincoln over parking shortfalls, specifi- education. Councilman Louis velopment and Housing Law. Bruce Underhill. Mr. Sarno said School were tested for lead and cally in the area of the Garwood Petruzzelli did not seek re-election. the majority of municipalities in other impurities on February 17. Mall on South Avenue. The strip They faced Republicans Richard Reading is Good For You the state require testing for those An ordinance adopted by the mall’s owner, along with busi- McCormack and Michael Collings. interviewing for chief of police borough council established pro- ness tenants in the mall, hired a State Superior Court Judge and that candidates interview in motion procedures for the rank security company to patrol the Karen Cassidy approved the front of the entire governing of police chief. The procedure for parking lot and deny parking to borough’s “fair share” housing body. Garwood currently does hiring a new police chief came those not patronizing the shops. plan, which includes 55 afford- not require testing and candi- under scrutiny after the an- Patrons of adjacent businesses able units out of a total of 464 dates would be interviewed by nouncement that Police Chief as well as tenants on Center new housing units. only the committee. “Candidates Underhill would retire in March. Street reported being “harassed” are picked, not tested,” Mr. Sarno The ordinance states that the by the security guards when at- said. “To me, that is a broken borough desires to have a “pro- tempting to park in the mall’s lot, Probitas Verus Honos system.” motional practice for the posi- especially during heavy snow- goleader.com/subscribe Page S-12 Thursday, December 21, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Comm. Andis Kalnins Says Good-Bye; Board Gets Presentation Thomas Stiansen Promoted to Sergeant On 298-Unit Building

By CHRISTINA M. HINKE served with over the years, mu- tion. By MICHAEL BONACCORSO thetic, stated Mr. Johnson. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times nicipal staff and department Also, $9.7 million of general Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mr. Johnson said the type of CRANFORD — The Cranford Po- heads, and he especially noted improvement bonds were autho- GARWOOD — Russo businesses that will eventually lice Department (CPD) advanced former Township Clerk Tara rized to be published for sale and Development’s attorney, Chris- occupy the retail space will differ Thomas Stiansen to sergeant, Rowley, calling her “the best clerk also were authorized to be com- topher H. Minks, gave a presen- depending on the apartments’ and appointed three new proba- ever.” Commissioner Kalnins also bined into a single-issue bond. tation to the Garwood Planning occupant demographics. Cafes tionary patrolmen to the police thanked the residents who sup- The funds were slated over the Board last Thursday for the South and restaurants are probable pos- force at the township committee’s ported him. “There is one thing last decade for a variety of im- Avenue I site plan application. sibilities, he added. official meeting Tuesday. about Cranford, is people care,” provements within the township, The proposed building will in- Two different color bricks, ma- Sgt. Stiansen has advanced Mr. Kalnins said. Commissioner including road resurfacing, park clude 298 apartment units, with sonry variations, and several other from a detective in the investiga- Kalnins, with tears in his eyes, improvements, building improve- 19,366 square feet set aside for diverse design aesthetics have been tions division. He is a recipient of then thanked his family. ments, recreation improvements, retail space. proposed in illustrations presented the New Jersey State Police Valor During the business portion of brook and river improvements, Mr. Minks called upon testimony by Mr. Johnson. He said the design Award, and was recognized by the meeting, Commissioner Ann and the acquisition of the from Minno Wasko Architects and goal is to make the building comple- the New Jersey State Assembly Dooley abstained and Deputy Solomon Schechter school, Planners senior associate Stuart ment the borough’s existing archi- for his effort leading to the arrest Mayor Patrick Giblin voted against among other items. A. Johnson and Melillo + Bauer tectural aesthetic. of a serial burglar, Police Chief a resolution allowing 2017 vaca- A $370,000 contract was Associates landscape architect Garwood Mayor Charles Ryan Greco said. Ryan McSharry, tion carry-over requests. awarded to S. Brothers for a new John T. Duda. Mr. Minks will con- Lombardo said he wanted to Nicholas Cook and Christopher Maureen Tinen resigned as an traffic signal at North Union Av- tinue testimony at January’s plan- thank the joint committee for its Gross were sworn in as proba- owner member of the Downtown enue and Alden Street, as well as ning board meeting before a final efforts at moving the site-plan tionary patrolmen, bringing the District Management Corpora- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE site plan is recommended to the review along to adhere to court- department to a total of 52 offic- borough council. set timelines while keeping the ers. “We have overcome many borough’s interest in mind. Tuesday was the last commit- hurdles and disagreements; re- The application includes vari- tee meeting Andis Kalnins will sit viewing and revising the plan. All ance relief requests for associ- in as a commissioner, after serv- to the good of bettering the plan,” ated variances, including expand- ing six years on the committee, said Mr. Minks. ing several parking spots by six including three years as mayor. Reminding the planning board inches, sizing parking spots at 9- His fellow Republican commis- he has shopped in Garwood, often by-18 square feet instead of the sioner, Mary O’Connor, recog- utilizing the downtown business initially proposed 8.5-by-18 nized Mr. Kalnins for his service district, Mr. Minks said, “we really square feet. and dedication to the township. want to be your good neighbors.” Mr. Minks said the variances She cited Mr. Kalnins’ accom- The proposed building will have are for “minor deviations” to the plishments, noting his efforts that an on-site leasing office, on-site proposed site plan, as he em- put in place a road resurfacing amenities for residents including a phasized the applicant is not schedule, supporting pedestrian fitness facility and pool, a parking seeking bulk variances, infra- safety and police, reducing den- deck enclosed by the building on structure waivers, any infringe- sity at 215-235 Birchwood Av- three sides, and an open plaza, ment on setbacks, nor building enue, and his work on the May- according to the planning board height increases. ors Council Rahway River Flood application. The parking garage Control (Mayors Council). will be wrapped on three sides, Reading is Good For You “He treated everyone with re- meaning the garage will only be spect and was always willing to visible to the railroad tracks, stated help out and lend a hand,” Com- Mr. Johnson. Evergreen trees will missioner O’Connor said. be planted to grow vertical to the “I hope I did some good over Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader and The Times parking garage, Mr. Duda said. the last six years,” Commissioner CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS BACK IN CRANFORD...Christmas decora- From the streetscape view, a Kalnins said. He thanked com- tions are back up on the Cranford train trestle after NJ Transit officials three-story residential façade will missioners and mayors who he reversed a decision to have towns pay a fee to install the lights on NJ Transit be visible, with retail space set property following a call by The Westfield Leader and Scotch Plains-Fanwood aside for patrons entering from Times to Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield). The newspaper was the sidewalks. The fourth resi- Probitas Verus Honos told there is no fee to put up the decorations, but an NJ Transit supervisor dential floor will be set back to goleader.com/subscribe should be present to oversee the installation. remove a towering building aes- Page S-13 Thursday, December 21, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Kalnins Says Bye Vigil Tonight In Cranford Stiansen Promoted To Remember Homeless repaving of the road and handi- capped ramps. CRANFORD — A group of non- music and interfaith readings. The committee agreed to con- profit agencies and interfaith con- “Dying homeless and anonymous tinue contributing to the annual gregations will gather at the First can only be the loneliest way to payment of $20,000 for a cost- Presbyterian Church in Cranford die. Everyone deserves the dig- sharing agreement with the tonight, Thursday, December 21, nity of being named and remem- members of the Mayors Council. at 7 p.m., for the second annual bered,” said Linda M. Flores-Tober, A contract for winterizing and Homeless Memorial Vigil. The executive director of the Elizabeth startup of the Centennial Avenue church is located at 11 Spring- Coalition to House the Homeless. and Orange Avenue Outdoor field Avenue. “By doing this, we make them Pools for the 2017-2018 and This event, which is open to the present and redeem ourselves.” 2018-2019 seasons was ap- public, is held on the day with the “A homeless person feels invis- proved, totaling about $150,000 least amount of daylight and the ible; they have not only lost their for the two periods. Part of the longest night. This day has been home, they have lost their place cost is for new filters for the chosen as a time to remember all to ‘be’ in the world. To have lived Orange Avenue Pool, Commis- homeless people who died on the and died unnoticed is heartbreak- sioner Ann Dooley said during cold streets or living in danger- ing and unacceptable. We must SUCCESSFUL TOY DRIVE...With the help of the Garwood Fire Department, the committee’s workshop meet- ous, abandoned buildings during do better. At the vigil, we will Lincoln School and local businesses The Garwood Rest and Kessler’s Corner, ing Monday. the past year due to their lack of recognize those who have per- the Garwood PBA had a very successful Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive. This In closing on Tuesday evening, shelter or care. ished due to homelessness. Let event is very special to Sergeant Philip Lewis and Lt. Samuel Rocco, as they have Mayor Thomas Hannen, Jr. made “As people of faith, no matter us continue our vigilance in ac- both served honorably in the Marine Corps. “Our thanks go out to everyone that note of the Menorah Lighting what our religious tradition or the knowledging and advocating for helped make the holiday season better for those in need,” read a statement from that took place Sunday night. “I house of worship we attend, it is our those who are currently living in the PBA. Pictured, from left to right, are: Sergeant Lewis, Garwood Fire Chief couldn’t help but think that with responsibility to make serving those a homeless situation,” she said. Len Spina, Garwood Rest employee Marilyn Petraccoro and Lt. Rocco. the respect we pay towards Ha- in need, especially the homeless, a Organizers in Camden, Bergen, nukkah and the Christmas sea- priority within our congregations,” Hudson, Mercer and Middlesex son in the time of year when said Skip Winter of the First Presby- Counties are planning similar Cranford Library Schedules there is the least light available terian Church in Cranford. homeless memorial and vigil in the northern hemisphere, HomeFirst, Family Promise of events today. these two faiths have gotten Union County, the Elizabeth Coa- The Vigil in Union County comes Programs For Families together to light up our world lition to House the Homeless, on the heels of the second annual and light up our lives...with all Community Access Unlimited, the Homeless Sabbath Weekend held Union County Interfaith Coordi- across Union County December CRANFORD — The Cranford Family M.E.S.S. (Math, Engi- the troubles in the world, this is something special.” nating Council, Gateway YMCA, 15 to 17. On the night of January Public Library, located at 224 neering, and Science Saturday), Monarch Housing Associates and 24, 2017, 475 people, including Walnut Avenue, has announced the award-winning early literacy The governing body’sreorganization meeting Iris House have organized this 55 people without shelter, expe- the dates for two upcoming fam- program, will return to the li- event. The vigil will include a rienced homelessness in Union ily programs taking place at the brary on Saturdays, January 20 is scheduled for Tuesday, Janu- ary 2. reading of the names of those County, according to NJ Counts, library. and February 17, at 10:30 a.m. who died during the past year, the Point-In-Time count. Big Jeff will lead a musical per- Children ages 2 to 6 and their During the Homeless Vigil, do- formance on Saturday, January families will explore educational nations of pasta and sauce, ce- 13, at 10:30 a.m., for children stations together, where they Clergy Council Sets Blood Drive Date real, oatmeal, canned soup and ages 2 to 5 and their families to will be introduced to scientific paper towels will be collected for celebrate another year of “1,000 concepts, solve problems and CRANFORD — The Cranford The New Jersey Blood Mobile Holy Cross Food Ministry. Books Before Kindergarten.” have fun. Registration is re- Clergy Council will sponsor one unit will be parked in the Temple For more information, visit Described as ideal for quired and can be done up to last blood drive in 2017. “The Beth-El Mekor Chayim parking monarchhousing.org/wpcontent/ preschoolers, this lively program two weeks before the program. demand for blood is high during lot between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on uploads/Sabbath/ features a mix of classic hits and Space is limited. Admission is the holiday season and donors Sunday, December 31. Appoint- HomelessMemorialDayFlyer. To original tunes. This free event is free and all Cranford residents are low,” stated drive coordina- ments are not necessary. learn more about all six Home- made possible through the sup- are welcome. tor Marty Metzger of Temple The temple is located at 338 less Memorial events happening port of the Friends of the Library. For a list of other upcoming Beth-El Mekor Chayim. Walnut Avenue, Cranford. For across New Jersey today, visit Registration is not required, but programs, visit the library Web more information, contact Mr. monarchhousing.org/2017/12/ participants are asked to arrive page at CranfordLibrary.org and Probitas Verus Honos Metzger at 01/nj-homeless-persons-memo- on time, as latecomers are not click on the Children’s tab near [email protected]. rial-day-december-2017/. guaranteed admittance. the top of the page. Page S-14 Thursday, December 21, 2017 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Trinity Cranford Extends CASA Hosts Holiday Mix And Mingle For Christmas Invitation Volunteers at Rosie’s Wine Bar in GW CRANFORD — The Trinity Episco- mals, shepherds and the Holy pal Church, located at 119 Forest Family to recreate a display that GARWOOD — Court Appointed many of our volunteer advocates an information session to learn more Avenue, Cranford, invites every- tells the story of the Christ Child. Special Advocates (CASA) of Union came to catch up with training about how to step up for a child. one to join the congregation to Midnight Mass will begin at 10:30 County recently kicked off the classmates, share about their lives Most CASA volunteers have no celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. p.m. with Holy Eucharist Rite II holiday season for its more than and their CASA cases and simply prior knowledge of the foster sys- This Sunday, December 24, with choral music. This celebra- 160 CASA volunteers invited to enjoy an evening to celebrate tem and varied backgrounds. For Christmas Eve, Advent IV: Rite II tion of Christmas will feature the gather with staff and board mem- during the holidays. And that night example, a recent graduating class with music will take place at 10 singing of familiar Christmas car- bers for a Mix and Mingle at Rosie’s out is precisely what we wanted ranged from age 21 to 81 and a.m. The Blessing of the Crèche, ols followed by the Holy Eucharist Wine Bar in Garwood. give them, especially after all they were parents and non-parents, Children’s Pageant and Holy Eu- with choral music. CASA volunteers are commu- do to ensure the foster children retirees, students, business pro- charist: Rite II will be held at 4 p.m. Christmas Day will be celebrated nity members who train to be- they advocate for have as much fessionals, a teacher, nurse, at- The custom of displaying fig- on Monday, December 25, with come advocates for Union normalcy as possible despite the torney, professor and homemak- ures depicting the birth of Jesus Holy Eucharist Rite I at 10 a.m. County’s abused, neglected and chaos and loss surrounding them,” ers. CASA volunteers are the eyes Christ comes from Saint Francis This service will include scripture abandoned children placed in fos- Executive Director Marla and ears for Family Court judges of Assisi, who made the Christ- reading and Holy Eucharist Rite I. ter care and report to the court on Higginbotham said. and have access to the child and mas crèche or manger for Christ- Trinity Episcopal Church, founded their wellbeing. From myriad wines There are nearly 600 Union County all parties in the child’s life. mas Eve of 1223. The Christmas in 1872, is a faith-based family to tasty small plates, those who children in foster care right now and For details on upcoming infor- manger or nativity scene was church that welcomes all people mixed and mingled had plenty to CASA of Union County serves ap- mation sessions as well as primarily a special display for and strives to “know Christ and to enjoy — including the chance at proximately half. Its goal is to pro- trainings in the new year, contact families in their homes for a make him known through faith, door prizes. As the numbers were vide an advocate for every foster Courtney at prayer and joyful celebration of fellowship, and service.” For more called, folks scrambled to check child that needs one. To do that, [email protected] or the season at hand. Each year, information about Trinity, call (908) their tickets and cheered for those more community volunteers are (908) 293-8136, visit on Christmas Eve, the children of 276-4047 or visit who won. needed and encouraged to attend www.casaofunioncounty.org. the parish use figures of the ani- trinitycranford.org/. “What a fabulous evening — so Stand Up Against Hate Comedy Event Planned Conservancy to Host Event GARWOOD – The community is the Real Beauty Uncovered Improv Troupe Sparks of Insan- invited to join comedians, Joe project. The event will also show- ity, Natty Bumpercar and more. On Garden Photography Carney and Rich McDonald, as case the winners of the essay The day continues with laughter they Stand Up Against Hate for a contest from Garwood Middle for adults 21 and over with the Tri- CRANFORD — The Hanson Park or enter them into competitions. day-long comedy event being held School, reading their award win- State Stand-up Showcase from 5 Conservancy invites the commu- For more than 20 years, Mr. on Sunday, January 14 at Cross- ning essays: “How I would make to 7 p.m. that will feature the best nity to a presentation entitled “The Szabo has shared his passion for roads, 78 North Avenue in the world a better place.” The comedians from New Jersey, New Art of Flower and Garden Photog- photography with clubs, libraries, Garwood. The day will include idea for this event is the brain- York City and Philadelphia with a raphy” with photographer Brien workshops, schools, senior cen- laughter, reflection and commu- child of NJ-based comedy duo wide array of hilarious performers Szabo. It will take place on Tues- ters and garden expos. He has nity healing in an effort to bring McDonald and Carney. Rich who are all dedicating their time day, January 16, at 7:30 p.m., at been published in various maga- ALL people together to celebrate McDonald and Joe Carney have to this amazing cause. Comedians the Cranford Community Center. zines including Adirondack Life, our differences, accept each and been seen on national television McDonald and Carney will end the Mr. Szabo will show how anyone New Jersey Monthly and Horticul- everyone one of us for who we such as on ABC’s Live with Regis day of comedy against hate with a can take great pictures with any ture Magazine, among others. For are, and bridge the divide be- and Kelly, MTV, TruTV, HGTV, continued adult laughter from 7:30 kind of camera, from a phone to a more information or to view some tween us all. and have been selected to audi- to 9:30 p.m. simple point and shoot, to an of Mr. Szabo’s photography, go to All proceeds will be given to tion for America’s Got Talent. On A $20 donation allows access to expensive DSLR. He also will go brienszabophoto.com. such amazing causes and projects stage they perform consistently the event all day. All proceeds will over a variety of simple camera The Cranford Community Center such as: Garden State Equality, in New York City, Atlantic City, go towards the charities and orga- settings so that individuals can is located at 220 Walnut Avenue, Real Beauty Uncovered and and at resorts and cruises along nizations listed above. Tickets can manipulate the effectiveness of Cranford. This program is free and Cranford Jaycees. the east coast. be purchased at shots to create more powerful and open to the public. No registration The day will feature comedians The day events will begin with a McDonaldandCarney.com or at dynamic images. is required, but seating is available of all ages, lifestyles and back- family comedy act from 2 to 4 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ Finally, he will show attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. grounds, with only one feature p.m. that will include performers stand-up-against-hate-comedy- how they can incorporate four com- This event is sponsored by the in common: The desire to bring from age 12 to age 85. Kids ages festival-tickets-40843464903. position techniques to better frame Hanson Park Conservancy. For people together. The day will 10 and up are welcome for this Reservations can also be made out their favorite garden and flower more information, visit the also involve speakers and spot- event to share in the laughter. directly by contacting the Cross- subjects so that they will be proud to organization’s website, lights on special causes, such as Performers will include the Teen roads at (908) 232-5666. print and hang them in their home hansonparkconservancy.com.