Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 28, 2020 OUR 130th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 22-2020 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Town Council Takes Next Step For SID Tax Law

By JENNIFER GLACKIN the northeast section of town from Specially Written for The Westfield Leader North Avenue to Broad Street, both WESTFIELD — The town council sides of Elm Street from Walnut Street on Tuesday passed the first phase of a in the north, to both sides of North “Five Year Tax Exemption and Abate- and South Avenues from the western ment Law” ordinance, with a vote of edge of the Lord & Taylor property to 8 to 1, for homes and businesses Elmer Street on the north side of the located in the Special Improvement NJ Transit train tracks and Central District (SID). The ordinance classi- Avenue on the south side.” Reports fies the area as an area “in need of are that Lord & Taylor plans to liqui- rehabilitation,” allowing the town to date all of its remaining 38 stores. incentivize businesses with short-term The property is owned by Hudson tax abatements. Bay Company, which sold Lord & Paul Lachenauer for The Wesfield Leader As previously reported in The Taylor operations and brand to Le Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader WE WILL NEVER FORGET...Veterans give a salute at Westfield’s World War Westfield Leader, the SID encom- Tote in November. NO CONTACT DONATIONS...Members of the Westfield Police Department I Memorial following the dedication of the wreath during Monday’s Memorial collected donations for the Westfield Food Pantry at Westfield High School on passes “both sides of Elmer Street in The designation gives the town the Friday. Day ceremony. option to offer tax incentives to prop- erty owners to upgrade or improve their property. If a property owner Attorney Drops Suit After Judge chooses to renovate his or her prop- Mountainside BOE Mulls erty, he or she is not obligated to pay the higher taxes on the increased value of the property resulting from the Outdoor Commencement Refuses to Allow Gym to Reopen improvement for five years. Steve Mlenak, an attorney for The By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL proximately five students could gradu- By BRIAN TRUSDELL topher Battiloro and Union County on May 6 and officers ordering the Redevelopment & Land Use and Real Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ate at a time. She said that there are 95 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Acting Prosecutor Lyndsay Ruotolo owner, Rowdell Petterway, to close Estate Development departments at MOUNTAINSIDE — With Gov- graduates this year. WESTFIELD — A federal lawsuit after Westfield police officers ordered his one-on-one fitness training cen- Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis ernor Phil Murphy having recently Right now, Ms. Walling stated that brought by a Westfield building owner a gym on the first floor of the building ter. LLP, who presented the information announced that outdoor graduations graduation was scheduled for challenging Governor Phil Murphy’s at 123 South Avenue closed on May Mr. McMahon’s lawsuit argued that to the council Tuesday night, said the would be a possibility for New Jersey Wednesday, June 17, as a virtual com- executive orders prohibiting or re- 6. Gov. Murphy’s executive orders, fol- ordinance can be used for single- schools starting in July, members of mencement. She added that she and stricting business activity to slow the “I have to be honest, your (lawsuit) lowing his declaration of a state emer- family homes, multiple-family homes the Mountainside Board of Educa- other administrators will look into all spread of the novel coronavirus has is patently deficient legally and pro- gency issued on March 9, were un- and commercial properties. Property tion discussed the prospect of an out- possibilities. been dropped after a judge dismissed cedurally,” Judge Vazquez told Mr. constitutional in that they took away owners within the SID can qualify by door commencement for the borough In other business, it was announced a request to allow a gym on the prop- McMahon, according to a copy of the property from Mr. Petterway, i.e. his making improvements, adding new at the board’s Tuesday evening meet- that sixth-grade student Michael erty to reopen immediately. transcript of the May 21 hearing ob- income from the business, without construction, or converting the use of ing held via Google chat. Healy was the second-place winner Judge Michael Vazquez on May 21 tained by The Westfield Leader. the due process of law that requires the property to one of the above cat- Board member Dante Gioia noted of the third annual poster contest for rejected a request for a temporary “I have to be frank, counsel, you’re the government to apply “strict scru- egories. The terms of the law are that students will be going off to many “Project Help.” restraining order in a suit brought by an officer of the court. There are so tiny” to the requirements the govern- different for single-family residences different high schools after gradua- This project was started in 2016 to local attorney Joshua McMahon on many errors in this filing that I don’t ment was imposing. and commercial properties. Single- tion, and that it would be nice to have serve homeless veterans in northern behalf of his company that owns the know where to start,” the judge said. He sued Chief Battiloro and Ms. family homes will get a tax “exemp- a graduation ceremony or ceremo- New Jersey and has since expanded building at 123 South Avenue. Mr. At issue was the appearance by Ruotolo since they were enforcing tion of up to $25,000 of the value of nies if it was possible. He also noted throughout the state to provide finan- McMahon sued Police Chief Chris- Westfield police at Rowdell’s Fitness the orders. He named his real estate the improvements” for five years. On that he thought the graduation could cial support services and legal assis- company as the plaintiff by arguing year six, homeowners would pay taxes be done without the awards to sim- tance. A major function of the non- during the hearing that it was a “third- on the full amount of the home’s plify the event. The borough has two profit agency has been with place- party victim” of the violations. assessed value. kindergarten-to-grade-8 schools, ment and housing assistance for the Freeholders Adopt Budget; Judge Vazquez, a 2016 appointee The most common plan for com- Deerfield and Beechwood. veterans. of then-President Barack Obama, took mercial properties is called the Superintendent of Schools Janet Officials announced that this year’s exception to Mr. McMahon’s naming “Phase-In,” said Mr. Mlenak. In the Walling stated that it was a good idea poster contest was focused on the Infrastructure Grants Told his realty company as the plaintiff, first year of the “phase in,” building to look into; however, she was not group’s Project Help Bus, which is a By PAUL J. PEYTON Garwood’s county tax will be suggesting it was not suffering from owners would owe all taxes assessed sure of the parameters that would be mobile closet for veterans and source Specially Written for The Westfield Leader $3,596,655, a decrease of $142,147 irreparable harm since rent payments in the prior year plus 20 percent of the set forth for the event. for strengthening career skills. COUNTY — The Union County from last year. The average borough are due the first of the month and his tax levy total after the building has Ms. Walling stated that according It was noted that Michael also was Freeholder board on Thursday taxpayer will pay $1,952 in county company had not missed any. been reassessed. Twenty-percent in- to state stipulations, as of now only awarded an honorable mention in last adopted the 2020 budget, which calls taxes, down $128 from last year. “Obtaining an injunction against creases would follow every year until 25 people are allowed to be together year’s contest. for the first zero county tax increase Mountainside will pay $8,813,095, the government in federal court dur- 100 percent of the assessed value is in an assembly. She noted that she In separate business, it was an- in nearly 20 years. Eleven towns will down $288,099 from last year, with ing COVID has proven virtually im- reached. thought this number will change, but nounced that Beechwood School last see their tax levy decrease while the the average homeowner paying possible around the country, so we Mr. Mlenak said this incentive is as of now, that would mean only ap- CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 other 10 will see county taxes in- $2,960, a decrease of $154. Cranford CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 crease, according to documents ob- will pay $23,239,045, a drop of tained by The Westfield Leader. $391,687 from last year’s tax. The Overall spending approved by the tax per home will average $2,570, a Twp. Committee Discusses board in the 8-to-0 vote is decline of $44. $614,918,699, with $367,295,299 to Taxes also will decrease in Berke- be raised in taxes, the same amount as ley Heights, Plainfield, Springfield, Downtown Outside Seating 2019. Summit and Winfield. Taxes will in- crease in Clark, Elizabeth, Hillside, By MICHAEL BONACCORSO able turf, and additional plantings to Locally, Westfield’s tax will be Specially Written for The Westfield Leader $39,587,272, a decrease of Kenilworth, Linden, New Providence, make the area aesthetically more en- $1,226,493 from last year. The aver- Rahway, Roselle, Roselle Park and CRANFORD — The township joyable for diners. age assessed home will pay $3,811, a Union, according to county docu- committee discussed the public plaza The township committee for the decrease of $125 from last year. ments. open seating area which has been second meeting in a row decided to Scotch Plains will pay $21,783,333, “I am really just proud of the effort proposed along Eastman Avenue and examine the Downtown Management a decrease of $250,729. The average (by the county) and the fact we could Alden Street at Tuesday’s workshop Corporation’s proposal closer before assessed home will pay $2,685, a deliver a zero-percent increase,” Free- agenda meeting. Business owners a resolution will be proposed for a slight decrease of $32 from 2019. holder Chairman Alexander Mirabella have provided mixed feedback, with vote. The governing body could not Fanwood’s tax will be $6,159,782, said. “I think it is very helpful (to some fully supporting a temporary come to a unanimous decision on down $163,871. The average county taxpayers.) outdoor seating area while others have how particularly the area should be homeowner’s tax will be $2,277, Garwood resident Bruce Paterson voiced concerns about the additional utilized. However, the committee down $74. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 seating negatively impacting their unanimously agreed the material im- takeout business, Commissioner Tho- pact should be a positive one for mas Hannen, Jr. stated. Cranford residents, business owners Downtown Management Corpora- and downtown visitors if any arrange- tion Director Gabe Bailer said an ment is finalized. outdoor seating area filled with prop- Mr. Bailer said business owners erly-distanced dining tables would along Eastman Avenue and Alden include official traffic barricades, Street provided initial feedback say- possibly even some sort of remov- ing they are receptive to an outdoor seating area. He said the additional FILL THE TRUCKS...Local businesses, individuals and government officials have dining area would be maintained by partnered for a food drive collection benefiting Rahway Food for Friends. Several COVID-19 Totals the restaurants, assuring all the tables drop-off locations will have trucks ready to accept donations on Friday, May 29. Union County - will be properly disinfected and so- Mountainside, 9 a.m. to noon, Liquid Church Mountainside Campus - 1180 Spruce 15,293 cases, 1,030 deaths cial guidelines will be followed. Dr., Mountainside. Cranford - 460 cases, 90 deaths “We are not trying to make this Westfield, 9 a.m. to noon, 490 Otisco Dr., Westfield. Fanwood - 92 cases, 11 deaths permanent. We are trying to balance Garwood/Cranford, 9 a.m. to noon Crossroads, 78 North Ave., Garwood. Garwood - 42 cases, 2 deaths the needs of a different environment. Scotch Plains, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Houdini Pizza Laboratory, 25 South Ave., Fanwood. Cranford is a downtown dining expe- Fanwood, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Goddard School, 324 South Ave., Fanwood. Mountainside - 67 cases, 19 deaths Clark, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Arthur L. Johnson High School, 365 Westfield Ave., Clark. Scotch Plains - 268 cases, 13 deaths rience,” Mayor Patrick Giblin said. Westfield - 274 cases, 37 deaths The area would be blocked off by barricades every Thursday through PAGE INDEX Call (908) 373-5105 to report Monday. A test-run period for the Regional ...... 2 Education...... 3, 5, 10-12 Paul Lachenauer for The Wesfield Leader symptoms and schedule testing. outdoor area setup would take place Editorial ...... 4 Sports ...... 7-9 HONORING THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES...Westfield Mayor Shelley Brindle, from June into July, Mr. Bailer said. Police Chief Chris Battiloro, first responders and veterans stand at the start of Westfield’s Police ...... 3 Real Estate...... 1-12 ** Numbers Current as of “We can see how it goes, see if it is Community...... 2, 5, 10 Classifieds ..... 5 Memorial Day ceremony at the World War I Memorial. Due to the coronavirus, all working,” said Mayor Giblin, speak- attendees wore masks. The traditional parade was cancelled due to the pandemic. Wednesday Morning** Obituary ...... 10 A&E ...... 12 CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 Westfield Leader only Page 6 Thursday, May 28, 2020 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION SID Tax CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 common in towns like Westfield, within the ordinance and statute, which have aging infrastructure in “that ensure that these are true im- their downtown areas. Councilman provements” that will add to the assessed value. Data current as of May 25, 2020 Mark Parmalee clarified that the tax revenue from these buildings Mayor Shelley Brindle said she will not decrease due to this ordi- does not view this as a tax break, but nance, but will remain the same rather a tax incentive. “There hasn’t until the improvements are reas- been a willingness to invest in prop- sessed. Mr. Mlenak agreed, saying erties and that’s why we are where that this abatement will “add to the we are,” Mayor Brindle said. An tax base incrementally.” improved downtown will help raise Covid-19 Fatalities Councilman Mark LoGrippo, property values, so this is “an incen- who cast the dissenting vote, said tive to invest in our community which he had heard from concerned resi- benefits all of us,” she stated. dents “who feel this is a sweetheart Mayor Brindle also said the coun- deal” for developers or a “tax cil can consider expanding the ordi- break” for downtown building own- nance, so other property owners can ers. Councilwoman Linda Habgood take part, if this proves to be suc- said that she saw this benefiting cessful. the current landlords and property The council also officially owners to help them modernize adopted the 2020 municipal bud- their spaces and make the proper- get. Mayor Brindle said the tax levy ties more marketable to potential has an increase of 1.95 percent, renters. While this incentive may which equates to approximately $55 cause a property owner to sell to a per average home. The mayor also developer, the goal of this is to said that the county taxes will have encourage current property own- a reduction average of $125 per ers to make improvements they oth- household, which should help resi- WECOMING SPRING...Nicole Ozturan, of the Garden Club of Westfield, and erwise would not, said Mr. Mlenak. dents offset the municipal increase. Craig Gibson, of the Westfield Department of Public Works, recently planted He also said there are safeguards The impact from COVID-19 on next Covid-19 New Cases Per Week spring flowers in seven containers in the center of town. The plants were donated year’s budget “is difficult to pre- by Dave Williams of Williams Nursery. dict,” she said, but the council is currently taking that into consider- Seating ation and “will need to adapt as the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 reality of our finances take shape.” Lawsuit ing theoretically about the area’s po- The budget passed with an 8-to-1 tential positive or negative feedback vote. Mr. LoGrippo was the sole CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 from residents and business owners dissenter. were not naive as to our chances for tiff in the case, signed an affidavit as alike. The next meeting of the govern- success going into the proceeding,” part of Mr. McMahon’s lawsuit that The proposal suggests diners would ing body will take place on Tues- Mr. McMahon told The Leader in an contended he was suffering terrible be able to make reservations and en- day, June 9. email. “But, we respectfully disagree financial harm. He added that the joy a summer atmosphere, remaining with the court’s characterization of government’s allowing of grocery, socially distant while escaping “our the pleadings as ‘deficient’ or a waste convenience, hardware and liquor new normal” for a while, Mr. Bailer of anyone’s time. stores, as well as marijuana dispensa- said. MS BOE “Nevertheless, we believe the is- ries, to be open seemed arbitrary since “Restaurants on Eastman think (out- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 sues we raised were important, that they posed as much if not more dan- door dining) is a good idea. Some week had a successful virtual field we made a strong case in support of a ger from COVID-19 considering the concerns regard the cleanup process. day and that Deerfield School was small business owner desperate to number of people allowed in those Some restaurants would be happy to scheduled to have its virtual field day Covid-19 Total Cases avoid financial ruin, and we will not facilities. assist while others said they would be next week. apologize for standing up for civil “It is unclear to me and no explana- too busy,” Mr. Bailer said. The next regular board of educa- Blood Drive to Be Held on Thursday liberties, no matter how much politi- tion has been provided to how these Commissioner Jean-Albert tion meeting will be held on Tuesday, cians or their political machine dis- other businesses (both locally and in Maisonneuve stated that the outdoor June 23. CLARK — A blood drive will be nors’ temperatures will be taken prior to like challenges to their power,” he other states) may operate yet I was area should not be solely for addi- held on Thursday, June 4, from 1:30 to being allowed to start the donation pro- added. “We have zero tolerance for targeted and shut down despite my tional or reserved restaurant seating, 7:30 p.m., to help meet the urgent need cess. Donors must wear face covering. public corruption and abuse of power engaging in…mitigation measures,” but an open outdoor area for diners to for donations. It will take place at Clark Participants are reminded to eat and by public officials.” Mr. Petterway said. enjoy or where locals can sit at ran- Freeholders Rescue Squad headquarters, located at drink before donating and to bring their The lawsuit comes as others in the Mr. McMahon is well known to dom while enjoying a cup of coffee. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 875 Raritan Road, Clark. Donor Identification or identification state have challenged Gov. Murphy’s government officials. He appeared Mr. Maisonneuve said he could not Appointments are required. To sched- with their name and photo. orders. before the Mountainside borough support the idea moving forward as thanked the board for approving a flat ule an appointment, call (800) 933- For other donation locations, visit The state Republican party on council in 2017 with a video that was his initial vision and perception of the county tax but said the county could 2566 or go to https://tinyurl.com/ NYBC.org/blood. Eligibility ques- Thursday, along with four small busi- later used in a sexual harassment suit outdoor area was different than what have reduced the tax another $17 clarkblooddrive. For more information, tions may be directed to 1 (800) 688- nesses, sued Gov. Murphy, and a against three high-ranking police of- was being discussed at Tuesday’s million while still maintaining a AAA contact Genevieve Toscano at (732) 0900 or 1 (800) 933-2566, or inter- Camden County gym last week ficers, and he represented a woman meeting. rating along with $63 million in sur- 672-5281 or [email protected]. ested persons can access nybc.org/ opened in defiance of the prohibi- who was seriously injured in a car “Businesses have been shut down plus which, he said, is 12 percent of Walk-ins will only be allowed if so- donate-blood/become-donor/can-i- tions. crash with the daughter of a Westfield for three months. We are trying to the budget. cial distancing can be maintained. Do- donate-blood/. Mr. Petterway, who was not a plain- police officer in January 2018. spur business activity. Certainly, we He also said revenue “promised” The daughter was not cited in the are not trying to hurt them,” said from the Union County Utilities Au- crash until a month after the accident, Mayor Giblin in describing the town- thority “has now dropped from $2 although the police report found her ship committee’s considerations. million down to $500,000.” liable. The ticket was transferred to In other business, the Fourth of Mr. Paterson also said the capital Mountainside under municipal pros- July fireworks display has been can- budget portion of the spending plan ecutor and former Westfield council- celled as per Union County, stated “is bloated,” noting that it includes $3 man James Foerst, who eventually Mayor Giblin. No town in Union million for furniture and $4 million dropped it. Then-Police Chief David County will be hosting fireworks this for vehicles. “This plan needs a major Wayman retired in August of that year, the mayor added. overhaul for savings,” Mr. Paterson year. The township committee is consid- said. He said the capital budget could He also filed a complaint with the ering beginning to prepare the Or- have been reduced another $20 mil- Union County Prosecutor’s Office in ange Avenue and Centennial Pools to lion, in his estimation. 2019 over racial and sexual harass- be opened this summer, stated Steve In other business, the board ap- ment that led to then-Police Director Robertazzi, director of parks and rec- proved a resolution to award $1.5 James Cosgrove’s resignation. reation. million as part of the 2020 Infrastruc- In the hearing that was conducted He said the cost to open the pools is ture and Municipal Aid Grants Pro- by phone conference, Judge Vazquez more than $72,000 per pool. At this gram to all 21 towns in the county. strongly criticized Mr. McMahon for time last year the pool had pre-regis- The grant is paid out of the proceeds bringing the case, suggesting it did tered over 3,000 members, with over from the sale of Runnells Specialized not rise to the level of other matters 8,000 members for both township Hospital in Berkeley Heights, which before him, such as prisoners seeking pools by the end of summer, stated was sold for $26 million in December to be released because of COVID-19. Mr. Robertazzi. of 2014. He upbraided Mr. McMahon for This year, only 295 members have Locally, Fanwood is to receive not submitting documents support- showed interest across all pools, Mr. $50,000 for improvements to Pater- ing his positions on several topics, Robertazzi stated. son Road and phase 2 of improve- resulting in Mr. McMahon respond- He said the township cannot open ments on Ridgeway Avenue. Garwood ing that he was doing his best in a its pools until Governor Phil Murphy will garner $35,000 for sidewalk and “time of tumult” and in the face of allows pools to open, an approval Mr. sanitary sewer repairs. Mountainside Gov. Murphy’s “extraordinary state Robertazzi said is still likely weeks is to get $50,000 for safety upgrades action.” away at minimum. to Borough Hall and for resurfacing “Counsel, you’re a lawyer. You’re “We’re still waiting on guidance Dunn Parkway. Scotch Plains is to not a talking head on TV,” Judge from Governor Murphy,” Mr. receive $100,000 per the township’s Vazquez shot back. “I understand this Robertazzi said. roadway assistance program. is an extraordinary time, but you’re a Deputy Mayor Kathleen Miller Westfield was awarded $97,500 for lawyer. You have access to online Prunty said she is concerned with the improvements to North Chestnut research. If you’re going to give me a impact opening the pools would have Street, with Cranford to receive TV sound bite for what we’re going on the utility’s budget. Ms. Prunty $87,500 for Brookside Place drain- through, we’re not going to get any- said each pool costs roughly $300,000 age improvements. The safety and care where.” or more to operate each summer. The board also approved an ordi- Mr. McMahon had told The Leader “We’re not talking about a small nance on second reading that County the lawsuit may be moot in a few number. Opening both pools, you will Manager Ed Oatman explained re- for your loved one is weeks anyway. blow a hole in the budget,” Mayor flects that the county counsel’s posi- “Since Gov. Murphy, (Friday) af- Giblin said. tion is now a three-year term. The ternoon, publicly stated that gyms Aside from extremely low mem- position, which is by appointment, our primary concern. will be re-opening ‘within weeks,’ we bership interest from COVID previously had no term length. A sepa- determined our lawsuit would no headwinds, Mr. Robertazzi said the rate resolution approved by the board longer be necessary and decided to swim pool utility must consider re- reduces County Counsel Robert dismiss the case,” Mr. McMahon said. certifying lifeguards, the practicality Barry’s salary from $179,996 to Homewatch CareGivers has established safety protocols for our Union County Prosecutor’s Office of social distancing around the pool $175,000. spokesman Mark Spivey declined and admittance maximums at any one Freeholder Mirabella said with re- staff, in compliance with Center for Disease Control guidelines. comment and the attorney represent- time. gards to COVID-19 that county resi- ing Westfield, Tom Jardim, did not “Just simply prepping the pools dents need to “redouble our commit- return a phone call. can be accomplished on rather short ment to stay the course and keep • Our nurses maintain constant contact with our notice, say 10 to 14 days,” he said. encouraging each other in the weeks Advertising in Mr. Robertazzi said the swim pool ahead. clients and families utility is going to prepare for both “Everybody seems to be in quite a positive and negative guidance from rush to open and get back to normal. • All caregivers are appropriately equipped with PPE The LEADER / TIMES Governor Murphy’s office as the sum- I am, too; however, it has to be done mer progresses and be ready for what- the right way, taken into consider- • We help with grocery shopping, meal preparation Means PLUS BUSINESS ever decision is appropriate as to ation the right factors, using science for YOU! opening one, two, or no public pools as a basis in moving forward so that and light housekeeping this summer. we don’t perpetuate this virus and keep it around longer than it needs to The Law Offices Of be,” he said. “So those people that will try and push it along or rush back into all of those different activities Lisa M. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, May 28, 2020 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 61st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 22-2020 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Rescue Squad Still Busy Even After Pandemic’s Peak By FRED T. ROSSI While call volume related to She said that, “all the hospitals we Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times COVID-19 patients has “dropped use have set forth protocols for trans- SCOTCH PLAINS — As Rescue significantly” since the April peak, port to their facilities, including tent Squad Month draws to a close amidst “it does continue,” Ms. Sorge said. areas set up outside the actual emer- the coronavirus pandemic, Scotch She provided guidelines on when gency department for triage” — Plains Rescue Squad Chief Carolyn people who suspect they may be where incoming patients can be Sorge wants to reiterate that, “the infected should call 9-1-1. “Persons safely evaluated and prioritized be- best protection for the public is what who have symptoms of COVID-19, fore being admitted to the main hos- I think at this point we all know: face including fever and dry cough, should pital building. coverings like masks, hand-washing first contact their physician and fol- Ms. Sorge expressed her appre- and social distancing.” low their guidance,” she said. “This ciation for the “generous donations Speaking to The Scotch Plains- will help to alleviate some of the from the community in the form of Fanwood Times, she said her biggest burden on the emergency medical PPE, monetary contributions and challenge during the largest health services system as well as the hospi- meals for our crews. We are very crisis in memory has been ensuring tals. Not everyone who shows symp- appreciative for all donations.” adequate manpower. “With the squad toms needs to go to the hospital,” she She also expressed her relief that being 100 percent volunteer, even emphasized. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 before the pandemic, staffing has always been a challenge,” she said. The squad — which is in its 83rd year of service — presently has 45 active members plus 15 cadet mem- bers and 25 college members, as

Photo courtesy of Township of Scotch Plains/Facebook well as 10 non-riding but active mem- REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS...Scotch Plains-Fanwood Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshals Patrick D. Moore bers. of Scotch Plains, center (marching), and Alphonse Fantini of Fanwood (in jeep) lead the procession down Park Avenue in Earlier this month, Ms. Sorge, who Scotch Plains during Monday’s ceremony. The parade was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. has been a member of the squad for 32 years and is in her third year as chief, called into the township coun- cil meeting to accept a proclamation Freeholders Adopt Budget; declaring May as Rescue Squad Month. She praised “the wonderful group of volunteers” who she said have been “pushing forward and put- Infrastructure Grants Told ting themselves in harm’s way” dur- ing the coronavirus pandemic. By PAUL J. PEYTON decline of $44. The grant is paid out of the proceeds She told The Times that “thou- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Taxes also will decrease in Berke- from the sale of Runnells Specialized sands of dollars have been spent” on COUNTY — The Union County ley Heights, Plainfield, Springfield, Hospital in Berkeley Heights, which boosting the squad’s supply of per- Photo courtesy of Township of Scotch Plains/Facebook Freeholder board on Thursday Summit and Winfield. Taxes will in- was sold for $26 million in December sonal protective equipment (PPE) SALUTE TO THE FALLEN...A gun salute, honoring those veterans who lost adopted the 2020 budget, which calls crease in Clark, Elizabeth, Hillside, of 2014. and related equipment, “in order to their lives serving our country, is held as part of Monday’s Memorial Day for the first zero county tax increase Kenilworth, Linden, New Provi- Locally, Fanwood is to receive keep members safe while respond- ceremony in Scotch Plains. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Memorial Day Parade in nearly 20 years. Eleven towns will dence, Rahway, Roselle, Roselle $50,000 for improvements to Pater- ing to emergencies.” was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. see their tax levy decrease while the Park and Union, according to county son Road and phase 2 of improve- other 10 will see county taxes in- documents. ments on Ridgeway Avenue. Garwood crease, according to documents ob- “I am really just proud of the effort will garner $35,000 for sidewalk and tained by The Scotch Plains- (by the county) and the fact we could sanitary sewer repairs. Mountainside Scotch Plains Council Passes Fanwood Times. deliver a zero-percent increase,” Free- is to get $50,000 for safety upgrades Overall spending approved by the holder Chairman Alexander Mirabella to Borough Hall and for resurfacing board in the 8-to-0 vote is said. “I think it is very helpful (to Dunn Parkway. Scotch Plains is to Budget With No Tax Hike $614,918,699, with $367,295,299 to county taxpayers.) receive $100,000 per the township’s be raised in taxes, the same amount as Garwood resident Bruce Paterson roadway assistance program. By FRED T. ROSSI to municipalities with populations larger including the mayor and Deputy Mayor 2019. thanked the board for approving a flat Westfield was awarded $97,500 for Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times than many area towns, including Scotch Josh Losardo, emphatically urged Mr. Locally, Westfield’s tax will be county tax but said the county could improvements to North Chestnut SCOTCH PLAINS — The township Plains, that fall below the population Mirabella and the township staff to spend $39,587,272, a decrease of have reduced the tax another $17 Street, with Cranford to receive council on Tuesday unanimously thresholds included in that earlier legis- wisely and prudently, given some of the $1,226,493 from last year. The aver- million while still maintaining a AAA $87,500 for Brookside Place drain- adopted the 2020 municipal operating lation. fiscal uncertainties that could negatively age assessed home will pay $3,811, a rating along with $63 million in sur- age improvements. budget — with a flat tax rate for the Several governing body members, CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 decrease of $125 from last year. plus which, he said, is 12 percent of The board also approved an ordi- municipal portion of property taxes — Scotch Plains will pay $21,783,333, the budget. nance on second reading that County while also sounding cautious about some a decrease of $250,729. The average He also said revenue “promised” Manager Ed Oatman explained re- revenue assumptions given the state’s assessed home will pay $2,685, a from the Union County Utilities Au- flects that the county counsel’s posi- fiscal woes due to the effects of the slight decrease of $32 from 2019. thority “has now dropped from $2 tion is now a three-year term. The coronavirus pandemic and shutdown. Fanwood’s tax will be $6,159,782, million down to $500,000.” position, which is by appointment, The $26.03-million budget will be down $163,871. The average Mr. Paterson also said the capital previously had no term length. A sepa- funded by $15.4 million in property homeowner’s tax will be $2,277, budget portion of the spending plan rate resolution approved by the board taxes, $3.6 million of township surplus down $74. “is bloated,” noting that it includes reduces County Counsel Robert funds, several million dollars in miscel- Garwood’s county tax will be $3 million for furniture and $4 mil- Barry’s salary from $179,996 to laneous revenues, including $800,000 $3,596,655, a decrease of $142,147 lion for vehicles. “This plan needs a $175,000. in construction code fees and $145,000 from last year. The average borough major overhaul for savings,” Mr. Freeholder Mirabella said with re- for cell tower rentals, and $2.2 million in taxpayer will pay $1,952 in county Paterson said. He said the capital gards to COVID-19 that county resi- state aid. Township Manager Al taxes, down $128 from last year. budget could have been reduced dents need to “redouble our commit- Mirabella said at Tuesday’s special meet- Mountainside will pay $8,813,095, another $20 million, in his estima- ment to stay the course and keep ing that it is anticipated at the present down $288,099 from last year, with tion. encouraging each other in the weeks time that the provision of the state aid the average homeowner paying In other business, the board ap- ahead. will be delayed, likely until October, due $2,960, a decrease of $154. Cranford proved a resolution to award $1.5 “Everybody seems to be in quite a to the sharp hit that state finances are will pay $23,239,045, a drop of million as part of the 2020 Infrastruc- rush to open and get back to normal. taking amidst the virus and shutdown of $391,687 from last year’s tax. The ture and Municipal Aid Grants Pro- I am, too; however, it has to be done the past two months. tax per home will average $2,570, a gram to all 21 towns in the county. the right way, taken into consider- Mayor Alexander Smith also sounded ation the right factors, using science a note of caution, saying that he has been as a basis in moving forward so that hearing of “potential problems” with we don’t perpetuate this virus and state aid. For that reason, he has been keep it around longer than it needs to vocal in his support of proposed con- be,” he said. “So those people that gressional legislation that would ear- will try and push it along or rush back mark new federal aid dollars for smaller into all of those different activities municipalities. The current round of fed- that we are used to need to just really eral aid enacted in late March is set to go be patient. FILL THE TRUCKS...Local businesses, individuals and government officials have “So we’re not going to rush in Union partnered for a food drive collection benefiting Rahway Food for Friends. Several County. We’re going to take the COVID-19 Totals drop-off locations will have trucks ready to accept donations on Friday, May 29. Governor’s advice and the protocols Mountainside, 9 a.m. to noon, Liquid Church Mountainside Campus - 1180 Spruce that he has been delivering through the Union County - Drive, Mountainside. executive orders and the rules coming 15,293 cases, 1030 deaths Westfield, 9 a.m. to noon, 490 Otisco Drive, Westfield. from the state. We just need to be in a Cranford - 460 cases, 90 deaths Garwood/Cranford, 9 a.m. to noon, Crossroads, 78 North Avenue, Garwood. position to keep the momentum going Fanwood - 92 cases, 11 deaths Scotch Plains, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Houdini Pizza Laboratory, 25 South Ave., Fanwood. because it is working,” he said. Garwood - 42 cases, 2 deaths Fanwood, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Goddard School, 324 South Avenue, Fanwood. Mountainside - 67 cases, 19 deaths Clark, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Arthur L. Johnson High School, 365 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains - 268 cases, 13 deaths Clark. Advertising in Westfield - 274 cases, 37 deaths PAGE INDEX The LEADER / TIMES Call (908) 373-5105 to report Regional ...... 2 Education...... 3, 5, 10-12 Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times symptoms and schedule testing. Editorial ...... 4 Sports ...... 7-9 FARMERS MARKET OPENS...The Scotch Plains Farmers Market opened for Police ...... 3 Real Estate...... 1-12 the 2020 season last weekend, with merchants and shoppers masked and socially Means PLUS BUSINESS Community...... 2, 5, 10 Classifieds ..... 5 distanced. The market operates Saturdays in the municipal parking lot on Park ** Numbers Current as of Avenue. for YOU! 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By BRIAN TRUSDELL people allowed in those facilities. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “It is unclear to me and no explana- Data current as of May 25, 2020 WESTFIELD — A federal lawsuit tion has been provided to how these brought by a Westfield building owner other businesses (both locally and in challenging Governor Phil Murphy’s other states) may operate yet I was executive orders prohibiting or restrict- targeted and shut down despite my ing business activity to slow the spread engaging in…mitigation measures,” of the novel coronavirus has been Mr. Petterway said. dropped after a judge dismissed a re- Mr. McMahon is well known to gov- quest to allow a gym on the property to ernment officials. He appeared before the Covid-19 Fatalities reopen immediately. Mountainside borough council in 2017 Judge Michael Vazquez on May 21 with a video that was later used in a sexual rejected a request for a temporary re- harassment suit against three high-rank- straining order in a suit brought by local ing police officers, and he represented a attorney Joshua McMahon on behalf of woman who was seriously injured in a car his company that owns the building at crash with the daughter of a Westfield Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times REMEMBERING SCOTCH PLAINS VETS...Twenty-one signs honoring Gold 123 South Avenue. Mr. McMahon sued police officer in January 2018. Star veterans from Scotch Plains who were killed during active duty were placed Police Chief Christopher Battiloro and The daughter was not cited in the along Park Avenue as part of Monday's Memorial Day ceremonies, which were Union County Acting Prosecutor crash until a month after the accident, closed to the public but broadcast on local television. Lyndsay Ruotolo after Westfield police although the police report found her officers ordered a gym on the first floor liable. The ticket was transferred to of the building at 123 South Avenue Mountainside under municipal pros- closed on May 6. ecutor and former Westfield council- Mountainside BOE Mulls “I have to be honest, your (lawsuit) is man James Foerst, who eventually patently deficient legally and procedur- dropped it. Then-Police Chief David ally,” Judge Vazquez told Mr. McMahon, Wayman retired in August of that year. Outdoor Commencement according to a copy of the transcript of He also filed a complaint with the the May 21 hearing obtained by The Union County Prosecutor’s Office in Covid-19 New Cases Per Week By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL said that there are 95 graduates this Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. 2019 over racial and sexual harassment Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times year. “I have to be frank, counsel, you’re that led to then-Police Director James MOUNTAINSIDE – With Gov- Right now, Ms. Walling stated an officer of the court. There are so Cosgrove’s resignation. ernor Phil Murphy having recently that graduation was scheduled for many errors in this filing that I don’t In the hearing that was conducted by announced that outdoor gradua- Wednesday, June 17, as a virtual know where to start,” the judge said. phone conference, Judge Vazquez tions would be a possibility for commencement. She added that she At issue was the appearance by strongly criticized Mr. McMahon for New Jersey schools starting in July, and other administrators will look Westfield police at Rowdell’s Fitness bringing the case, suggesting it did not members of the Mountainside into all possibilities. on May 6 and officers ordering the rise to the level of other matters before Board of Education discussed the In other business, it was an- owner, Rowdell Petterway, to close his him, such as prisoners seeking to be prospect of an outdoor commence- nounced that sixth-grade student one-on-one fitness training center. released because of COVID-19. ment for the borough at the board’s Michael Healy was the second- Mr. McMahon’s lawsuit argued that He upbraided Mr. McMahon for not Tuesday evening meeting held via place winner of the third annual Gov. Murphy’s executive orders, fol- submitting documents supporting his Google chat. poster contest for “Project Help.” lowing his declaration of a state emer- positions on several topics, resulting in Board member Dante Gioia This project was started in 2016 gency issued on March 9, were unconsti- Mr. McMahon responding that he was noted that students will be going to serve homeless veterans in north- tutional in that they took away property doing his best in a “time of tumult” and off to many different high schools ern New Jersey and has since ex- from Mr. Petterway, i.e. his income from in the face of Gov. Murphy’s “extraor- after graduation, and that it would panded throughout the state to pro- the business, without the due process of dinary state action.” be nice to have a graduation cer- vide financial support services and law that requires the government to ap- “Counsel, you’re a lawyer. You’re emony or ceremonies if it was pos- legal assistance. A major function ply “strict scrutiny” to the requirements not a talking head on TV,” Judge Covid-19 Total Cases sible. He also noted that he thought of the non-profit agency has been the government was imposing. Vazquez shot back. “I understand this is the graduation could be done with- with placement and housing assis- He sued Chief Battiloro and Ms. an extraordinary time, but you’re a out the awards to simplify the event. tance for the veterans. Ruotolo since they were enforcing the lawyer. You have access to online re- Blood Drive to Be Held on Thursday The borough has two kindergar- Officials announced that this orders. He named his real estate com- search. If you’re going to give me a TV CLARK — A blood drive will be Donors’ temperatures will be taken ten-to-grade-8 schools, Deerfield year’s poster contest was focused pany as the plaintiff by arguing during sound bite for what we’re going through, held on Thursday, June 4, from 1:30 prior to being allowed to start the and Beechwood. on the group’s Project Help Bus, the hearing that it was a “third-party we’re not going to get anywhere.” to 7:30 p.m., to help meet the urgent donation process. Donors must wear Superintendent of Schools Janet which is a mobile closet for veter- victim” of the violations. Mr. McMahon had told The Times need for donations. It will take place face covering. Walling stated that it was a good ans and source for strengthening Judge Vazquez, a 2016 appointee of the lawsuit may be moot in a few weeks at Clark Rescue Squad headquarters, Participants are reminded to eat idea to look into; however, she was career skills. then-President Barack Obama, took anyway. located at 875 Raritan Road, Clark. and drink before donating and to bring not sure of the parameters that It was noted that Michael also exception to Mr. McMahon’s naming “Since Gov. Murphy, (Friday) after- Appointments are required. To their Donor Identification or identifi- would be set forth for the event. was awarded an honorable men- his realty company as the plaintiff, sug- noon, publicly stated that gyms will be schedule an appointment, call (800) cation with their name and photo. Ms. Walling stated that accord- tion in last year’s contest. gesting it was not suffering from irrepa- re-opening ‘within weeks,’ we deter- 933-2566 or go to https://tinyurl.com/ For other donation locations, visit ing to state stipulations, as of now In separate business, it was an- rable harm since rent payments are due mined our lawsuit would no longer be clarkblooddrive. For more informa- NYBC.org/blood. Eligibility ques- only 25 people are allowed to be nounced that Beechwood School the first of the month and his company necessary and decided to dismiss the tion, contact Genevieve Toscano at tions may be directed to 1 (800) 688- together in an assembly. She noted last week had a successful virtual had not missed any. case,” Mr. McMahon said. (732) 672-5281 or 0900 or 1 (800) 933-2566, or inter- that she thought this number will field day and that Deerfield School “Obtaining an injunction against the Union County Prosecutor’s Office [email protected]. ested persons can access nybc.org/ change, but as of now, that would was scheduled to have its virtual government in federal court during spokesman Mark Spivey declined com- Walk-ins will only be allowed if donate-blood/become-donor/can-i- mean only approximately five stu- field day next week. COVID has proven virtually impossible ment and the attorney representing social distancing can be maintained. donate-blood/. dents could graduate at a time. She The next regular board of educa- around the country, so we were not naive Westfield, Tom Jardim, did not return a tion meeting will be held on Tues- as to our chances for success going into phone call. day, June 23. the proceeding,” Mr. McMahon told The Times in an email. “But, we respect- fully disagree with the court’s character- ization of the pleadings as ‘deficient’ or No Tax Hike Rescue Squad a waste of anyone’s time. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “Nevertheless, we believe the issues affect the township’s finances. “no members of the rescue squad we raised were important, that we made The biggest part of the 2020 budget have become infected while perform- a strong case in support of a small is public safety, which, at $6.9 million, ing their duties,” although she added business owner desperate to avoid fi- will comprise 27 percent of this year’s that, “some members have had to nancial ruin, and we will not apologize expenditures. Public works’ budget is quarantine for a variety of reasons,” for standing up for civil liberties, no $2.6 million, while spending on group which is another reason that “staff- matter how much politicians or their health insurance for township employ- ing has been tight.” political machine dislike challenges to ees will cost $2.4 million. The recre- The rescue squad, she told The their power,” he added. “We have zero ation budget this year stands at Times, “is always looking for new tolerance for public corruption and $977,000. The local tax rate for mu- members.” Information about join- abuse of power by public officials.” nicipal purposes will remain at $1.535 ing the squad is available at The lawsuit comes as others in the per $100 of assessed value. The mayor scotchplainsrescuesquad.com, which state have challenged Gov. Murphy’s said the tax freeze was being imple- contains an application form, a video orders. mented in order to “ease the burden” on for prospective members and certifi- The state Republican party on Thurs- residents who may find themselves in cation information. A donation form day, along with four small businesses, financial straits due to job losses and also is available on the squad’s sued Gov. Murphy, and a Camden other issues stemming from the website. The month of May is typi- County gym last week opened in defi- coronavirus shutdown. cally when the squad holds its annual ance of the prohibitions. The $1.85-million capital budget will fund-raising drive, but due to the pan- Mr. Petterway, who was not a plain- fund a variety of projects. Nearly half demic, Ms. Sorge said that effort will tiff in the case, signed an affidavit as the funds will go to this year’s road be put off until later this year. part of Mr. McMahon’s lawsuit that resurfacing program, with some two contended he was suffering terrible fi- dozen streets listed for repair. Mr. Thank You for Your nancial harm. He added that the Mirabella on Tuesday noted that some government’s allowing of grocery, con- streets slated for repair this year were Continued Support venience, hardware and liquor stores, on last year’s original list but had to be as well as marijuana dispensaries, to be carried into this year for various rea- of Local Journalism open seemed arbitrary since they posed sons. He did pledge that all of the streets as much if not more danger from on this year’s list will be completed this goleader.com/form/subscribe COVID-19 considering the number of year and not be pushed into 2021. During his budget presentation, the The safety and care manager listed some of the potential problems that could arise going forward, including shortfalls in tax collections for your loved one is and in state aid as well as some antici- pated revenues. He also listed shifting redevelopment and affordable-housing our primary concern. timelines, given that this spring’s shut- downs have delayed further progress on both of those fronts. Mr. Mirabella also said delays in the receipt of certain grants Homewatch CareGivers has established safety protocols for our could have an impact on certain projects, while the status of fall recreation pro- staff, in compliance with Center for Disease Control guidelines. grams and public events is still uncer- tain. He said “the thing that keeps me up at night” is a resurgence in COVID-19 cases if businesses and other activities • Our nurses maintain constant contact with our are reopened too soon. clients and families Congratulations • All caregivers are appropriately equipped with PPE Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times CLASS OF 2020...Graduation ceremonies and parties to celebrate the occasion on your • We help with grocery shopping, meal preparation are different this year, but Sierra Lesiak, a Scotch Plains resident, celebrated her recent graduation from Marist College with family and friends outside her home and light housekeeping on Saturday. joyous occasion!

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This panel will work to current SARS-CoV-2 virus environ- By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times establish a special committee to in- rectify immediate problems and to ment. vestigate a range of issues related to make systemic reforms to prevent Please stay safe and do not hesitate NJ GOP Sues Governor Murphy too slowly,” Sen. Sweeney said. the coronavirus crisis, working to them from happening again. This is to reach out to us at (908) 389-0222. Over Closing of Businesses Governor Phil Murphy responded identify immediate and long-term about getting answers and making With over 25 years of clinical expe- The New Jersey Republican Party on Twitter that he fears “that people remedies to the social, governmental improvements, not about casting rience, Dr. Sunita Merriman is a gradu- on Thursday filed a lawsuit against will die needlessly because politicians and financial problems caused by the blame.” ate of the College of Dentistry at New Governor Phil Murphy and his ad- are rushing a reopening contrary to pandemic, Senate President Steve “Senate Republicans called for the York University. She founded her Den- ministration challenging the public health guidance and data.” Sweeney (D-3rd, Gloucester) and formation of this committee to im- tal Practice and NJDSMC, New Jersey Governor’s executive orders, which State Senator Declan O’Scanlon Senate Republican Minority Leader prove transparency and accountabil- Dental Sleep Medicine Center in they claim are unconstitutional. The (R-13th, Holmdel) called the current Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21st, Westfield) ity and provide important oversight Westfield 20 years ago and is dedi- Governor shut the state down in mid- reopening strategy plans a “unten- announced last Friday. of the administration’s response to cated to helping our community by March except essential businesses able, irrational, nonsensical slow roll The bi-partisan Review and Re- COVID-19,” stated Senate Minority providing comprehensive, personal- such as hospitals, grocery stores and of reopening.” covery Committee will investigate Leader Kean. “It’s clear that mistakes ized dental care to families, and treat- pharmacies. Senate Majority Leader Loretta the surge of COVID-19 fatalities in were made and important lessons can ing Sleep Apnea, Snoring and CPAP “We’re challenging the constitu- Weinberg (D-37th, Teaneck) said the the state’s long-term care facilities be learned to improve the state’s re- Intolerance. Dr. Merriman is one of the tionality of the governor’s executive closings were accepted as appropri- and prisons, the breakdown of the sponse as we move forward. It’s our very few dentists in the United States to orders and the overreach of his ex- ate for the first month but that now, in unemployment system, the dispro- sincere hope that this bipartisan re- Dr. Sunita Merriman have the distinction of earning Diplo- ecutive authority,” Republican State the third month of the shutdown, she portionate impact on minority com- view will save lives and help New mate status with two Dental Sleep Chairman Doug Steinhardt said, ac- said it’s time for a more detailed plan munities, and the multi-year fiscal Jersey to recover with strength and WESTFIELD — To keep you up Boards- AADSM, American Board of cording to a New Jersey Globe re- for reopening the state. challenges to state and local govern- resiliency.” to date, we will remain closed for a Dental Sleep Medicine and the port. “Instead of being guided by “There is a lot of inequity, and we ment, and other consequences of the The Senate will vote on the en- little longer as we continue to make ABCDSM, American Board of Cran- science, the governor chooses to hide need to bring more rational thought biggest public health crisis in a cen- abling resolution creating the com- physical and procedural changes to iofacial Dental Sleep Medicine. To behind it. He’s closed his eyes and behind what we’re opening up, giv- tury, according to a press release from mittee in the coming weeks. our facilities. These changes include learn more about Dr. Merriman, her ears and ignored New Jersey’s cries ing people enough advance notice to Senate Republicans. The committee’s fact-finding hear- ventilation, disinfection, aerosol dental practice, or her Sleep Center, go for common sense.” prepare whatever they have to pre- “This is the biggest public health ings will work to identify govern- management, PPE and all those things to www.njdentalsleepmedicine.com, The three-count suit, filed in Cape pare in terms of bringing back a crisis in more than a century with mental and social problems caused, we feel are necessary to keep our www.DoctorMerriman.com or call May County State Superior Court, workforce or preparing their facility consequences on the lives and liveli- exposed or made worse by the pan- patients and our staff safe. (908) 389-0222. Located at 229 claims executive orders deprived resi- to operate safely,” Sen. Weinberg said. hoods of so many sectors of society,” demic, and make recommendations In the interim, please know that Charles Street in Westfield, Dr. dents of equal protection clause of State Senator Mike Doherty (R- Senate President Sweeney said. “It to address the immediate problems, when we begin scheduling patients Merriman and her team are honored to the state constitution and deprived 23rd, Warren) said the lab-confirmed has created crises for a range of com- prevent them from reoccurring and to soon, you can be confident that our be named a NJ Top Dentist of NJ for residence of due process provided by deaths resulting from COVID-19 in munities and exposed social and gov- develop long-range improvements, office will be a safe place to meet the past 10 years in a row. the same, according to the report. New Jersey mount to just over one- ernmental failures that need to be according to the release. your dental and sleep needs. Once “Governor Murphy has irrepara- tenth of the state’s population. we have achieved our goals, we will Paid Bulletin Board bly harmed New Jersey small busi- “Ninety-nine-point-nine percent of look forward to a bright future with goleader.com/form/bulletin nesses by arbitrarily declaring some the people are alive, and we’re de- essential and others non-essential. stroying our world? When 99.9 per- While mom and pop barbers, bars, cent of the people are alive? What is Household Hazardous Waste brew pubs and retail shops are shut- going on? This is insane, and it needs tered and struggling, big box stores, to end.” with big cash cushions, survive. Gov- Coughlin to Post Bond Recovery Recycling Event on June 6 ernor Murphy has callously covered Act on June 4 in Assembly COUNTY — The next free Union waste paint hardener. his ears, closed his eyes, and ignored Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin County household hazardous waste The Household Hazardous Waste New Jersey’s cries for honest an- (D-19th, Woodbridge) has announced recycling event will be held on Satur- event provides Union County resi- swers to real problems,” State GOP that the “COVID-19 Budget Recov- day, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in dents with a free, environmentally Chairman Doug Steinhardt said in an ery Bond Act” has been scheduled for the back parking lot of Union County safe way to dispose of outdated or email obtained by The Westfield a vote in the General Assembly on College in Cranford. unwanted household chemicals, mer- Leader and The Scotch Plains- Thursday, June 4. Car tires will also be collected dur- cury thermostats and thermometers, Fanwood Times. “The COVID crisis “As I have previously indicated, to ing this event. There is a limit of eight propane tanks, and automobile tires has created challenges for govern- help us through the unique challenges automobile tires, without rims, per among many other items such as oil- ments everywhere, but 49 other states and the significant revenue loss the household. Residents must observe based paint (no Latex) and varnish, are making progress while New Jer- coronavirus public health emergency the following rules for preventing the antifreeze, aerosol cans, pool chemi- sey flounders.” has caused, I will support legislation to spread of the COVID-19 virus: cals, corrosives, pesticides, herbi- When asked for comment by responsibly borrow funds to make up · Residents must arrive by vehicle cides, solvents, thinners, fire extin- njnsider.com, Gov. Murphy for our substantial revenue shortfall only. No walk-ins accepted. guishers, motor oil and oil filters, responded,“There’s a suit against me?” and stimulate our economy. The · Driver and all passengers must gasoline, batteries, thermostats, fluo- “As you can tell, I [haven’t] spent a coronavirus pandemic represents the wear face coverings at all times. rescent bulbs (unbroken), and mer- lot of time focused on that suit,” Gov. greatest public health and economic COMMUNITY SUPPORT...REDCOM Design & Construction LLC of Westfield · Driver and all passengers must cury switches. Murphy said. challenge we have faced since the Great raised $2,500 worth of monetary and food donations for last week’s Holy Trinity stay in vehicle at all times. Only materials in original or la- Democrats and Republicans Depression, nearly a century ago. Our Church food drive. Gregory J. Redington, president of REDCOM; Westfield Police · Car windows must be kept closed beled containers will be accepted. No Say Reopening Taking Too Long residents face record unemployment, Chief Christopher Battiloro, along with Father Anthony Randazzo, Deacon Keith at all times. containers larger than five gallons State lawmakers from both parties loss of business and difficulty in paying Gibbons and Deacon Tom Pluta of Holy Trinity, and Michael Ghabrial, manager of · Materials should be placed in will be accepted. say the Murphy administration is tak- rents and mortgages. The middle class maintenance and small projects of REDCOM, took part in the drive. trunk, cargo area or truck bed where For a complete list of the materials ing too long to allow businesses to is struggling to make ends meet. they can be easily identified and ac- that will be accepted on June 6 as well reopen. Governor Phil Murphy order “Furthermore, the state treasurer cessed by staff, who will remove them. as all upcoming recycling event dates ordered them closed since mid-March estimates the revenue loss in excess Library Invites Community Latex paint (water-based) wall and locations, visit ucnj.org/recycle. due to the novel coronavirus. of $10 billion. It’s an economic tsu- paint is not accepted. Residents The Household Hazardous Waste Senate President Steve Sweeney nami that requires an extraordinary wishing to dispose of latex paint are collection event will be held rain or (D-3rd, Gloucester), told New Jersey action....While not ideal, I will sup- To Describe COVID Impact shine, for Union County residents advised to use it or dry the paint in 101.5 FM said if people can go to a port the borrowing of necessary funds GARWOOD — The Garwood a $50 Amazon card. the can and discard it in regular only and not for businesses. Proof of grocery store, pharmacy or liquor through bonding, provided the sacri- The library continues to feature a Union County residency is required. Public Library, located at 411 Third garbage with the lid off. To help dry store should also be able to shop at fice is spread evenly and that proper Avenue, remains closed. Neverthe- digital service. Hoopla has thou- out paint, residents can add kitty For more information, please call the card shops and clothing stores. legislative oversight is included, to sands of digital books, audio books, recycling hotline at (908) 654-9889. less, patrons are welcome to return litter, newspaper or a product called “We’re going to have so many busi- ensure our economic position is books to the library book drop lo- comics, music, movies and more nesses that are not going to come strengthened for both the present and cated in the library parking lot. It is available. Patrons may check out back because we are going to open future.” emptied daily. However, it is not five Hoopla items a month. Anyone Kean Commends Decision necessary to return books. The due experiencing difficulty accessing County Freeholders Honor date on all library material is ex- Hoopla is encouraged to call the To Permit Graduations tended until the library reopens. library at (908) 789-1670 or email The library has teamed with the [email protected] for TRENTON — Senate Republican On Tuesday Governor Phil Murphy Class of 2020 with Banners borough’s Historical Committee to assistance. The library also has Minority Leader Tom Kean Jr. (R- announced that the Class the 2020 can document the impact of COVID-19 added a new digital database of 21st, Westfield) commended the an- have in-person graduations after July COUNTY — The Union County cult for in-person celebrations, so this on the people of Garwood. Between children’s books on its website, nouncement this week that New Jer- 6. Sen. Kean had previously called for Board of Chosen Freeholders is hon- is just one small gesture where we can now and whenever the quarantine youseemore.com/garwood, pro- sey schools can hold in-person gradu- graduations to be held outside with oring graduates throughout Union celebrate each and every one of our ends, those who live and/or work in vided free of charge from ations this summer. social-distance precautions in place. County with banners at selected county student’s accomplishments. I would Garwood are asked to share their MidAmerica books. This service has “The Class of 2020 has rightfully In a previous press release, Sen. Kean parks and county roads. In addition, like to thank all of the teachers, staff personal experiences through pic- unlimited checkouts and no library earned their degrees and are more than called for school districts and health students can use the UCGraduate hash and families who helped contribute tures or words (1,500 words or less) card or pin information is required. deserving of a proper celebration with officials “to work together to ensure tag to share graduation photos, which to your success. Congratulations, by sending their submission via email Additionally, the library now of- their classmates,” Sen. Kean said. “In New Jersey’s graduates can commemo- will be collected in a collage and posted good luck on your future endeavors.” to [email protected]. fers the digital version of The the face of adversity, our graduates rate their accomplishments as they move on the county website. Graduation banners will be installed The library has issued a Photo Westfield Leader and The Scotch will experience the unforgettable mo- on to the next chapter of their lives.” Placement of the banners began on along the following county roads: History Challenge to all its resi- Plains-Fanwood Times through its ment of walking across the graduation He had noted that the U.S. Air Force May 22 and will continue into next Raritan Road in Clark; Morris Av- dents from Monday, June 1, through website. It also has online data- stage and receiving their diploma. Academy recently hosted an in-per- week. enue (at Phil Rizzuto Park) in Elizabeth; Friday, July 31. Here are the rules: bases such as the Heritage Questa While I am pleased the governor has son commencement ceremony for “This county-wide celebration is a Wood Avenue in Linden; Mountain Av- 1. Snap a picture of Garwood with comprehensive treasury of Ameri- listened to the pleas of senior classes more than 900 graduating cadets who reminder that our most precious re- enue in Mountainside; Springfield Av- an image that represents the impact can genealogical sources and throughout our state, I ask that gradu- were seated eight feet apart. sources is the up and coming genera- enue in New Providence, and Meisel of the coronavirus on the commu- Rosetta Stone, a language learning ation ceremonies be held during the tion of Union County youth, and it is Avenue at Meisel Park in Springfield. nity. 2. Email the picture to database. traditional timeline in June.” goleader.com/form/subscribe a reaffirmation of our love and sup- Banners will also be installed at [email protected]. The The Garwood Public Library will port for every young person with approximately 20 locations in county picture may be posted on the host several events during June via hopes and dreams for the future,” parks beginning next week. For maps library’s Facebook and Instagram Zoom, with details to be published Freeholder Chairman Alexander and directions to Union County parks, page. Persons submitting the best soon. For information on all library Mirabella said. “On behalf of the visit ucnj.org/parks. Park visitors must pictures, as decided by the Garwood programs and services, visit freeholder board, congratulations to observe social distance rules that pro- Public Library staff, will be mailed youseemore.com/garwood. the Class of 2020, and best wishes for hibit gatherings during the COVID- success in all your future endeavors.” 19 outbreaks. Masks are strongly rec- “We are extremely proud of our ommended. County Awards $1.5 Mil. Union County students and want to congratulate them on reaching an Shine a Spotlight important milestone in their life as In Infrastructure Grants they graduate,” Freeholder Sergio on Your Business Granados said. “These are unprec- UNION COUNTY — The Union provements, $50,000; Garwood, curb, edented times, which makes it diffi- goleader.com/form/bulletin County Freeholders last week an- sidewalk and tree repairs at various nounced the awarding of Union County locations and cleaning and television Infrastructure Grant Awards totaling inspection of sanitary sewers, $35,000. $1.5 million in projects in all 21 mu- Hillside, Orchard Street Terrace drain- DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI nicipalities in the county. age improvements, $55,000; Kenilworth, The program, now in its sixth year, records management scanning, $65,000; Criminal Defense Matters will fund various projects throughout Linden, resurfacing of East Linden Av- the county, including parks, sewage enue, $97,500; Mountainside, Borough drainage, road resurfacing and signage. Hall safety upgrades and resurfacing Dunn State and Municipal Criminal Court The program was conceived by Free- Parkway, $50,000; New Providence, mu- holder Christopher Hudak in 2015, de- nicipal roadway paving project, $55,000; Motor Vehicle Tickets • DWI veloped by the Freeholder Fiscal Com- Plainfield, Prospect Avenue roadway im- THE JAMES WARD mittee and administered by the Depart- provement project, $110,000; Rahway ment of Economic Development. This Road resurfacing project, $90,000; MANSION year’s Freeholder Fiscal Committee is Roselle, Columbus Avenue roadway im- chaired by Freeholder Sergio Granados. provements, $60,000; Roselle Park, im- Also serving on the committee are Free- provements to West Sumner Avenue and holders Hudak, Rebecca Williams and ADA improvements at municipal com- Make Our Mansion Your Mansion Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded. plex, $55,000 Funding for the grant is provided Scotch Plains, roadway assistance “THE BEST KEPT SECRET” IN NEW JERSEY through the proceeds from the sale of program, $100,000; Springfield, Runnells Specialized Hospital in 2014. Tooker Avenue paving improvements, Specializing in weddings, birthday parties, The 2020 awards by municipality $57,500; Summit, Huntley Road area anniversaries, holiday parties and fundraisers. are as follows: improvement project and City Hall Call Brandon Minde, Former Prosecutor Berkeley Heights: roadway improve- records management improvement ments to Plainfield Avenue, $60,000; Project, $90,000; Union, 2020 town- MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY! 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 28, 2020 Page 3 Grade 8 Swartz, Andrew Temo, Luke Tennant, Boufadel, Colin Brennan, Kevin But- Distinguished Honor Roll Caroline Terry, Alexander Valencia, ler, Nolan Canavan, Brianne Carey, POLICE Aidan Kyler Carlson, Seamus Carolan, Domenica Allarde, Jillian Trent Valentine, Elizabeth Varano, Almendral, Andrew Altobelli, Evan Kate Watson, Josselyn Williams, Ben- Honor Roll Aidan Chase, Jackson Chicola, Grant BLOTTER jamin Wisniewski, Dylan Zuckerman Como, Jack Conrod, Grace Dailey, Alvarez, Andrew Amman, Belen Dev Daswani, Wesley Davis, Kevin Your business can Arbelaez, Danielle Arky, Ava sponsor the Police Blotter Bandelli, Reed Bienstock, Nicole Grade 8 Honor Roll Roosevelt Intermediate School - 3rd Marking Period Deegan, Grace DelGatto, Joseph DelMauro, James Delaney, Kevin Dill, Call 908-232-4407 or email Braterman, Madeline Caherly, Daniel Altai Abrams, Aristotelis Acord, Nell Dragowski, Emma Ferraro, [email protected] Capone, Sienna Capuano, Jack Jacob Adler, Mikel Alkorta, Jack Brought to you by Chavez, Colin Cimei, Brianna Ciotta, Ancri, Kolby Azzaretto, Jack Brenna Fiory, Owen Fox, Abraham Kristen Lichtenthal at Coldwell Banker Garabete Azrak, Jack Garguilo, Will- SCOTCH PLAINS Katey Coleman, Allison Barbella, Annabel Barker, Charlotte Bennett, Hudson Berg, Ava Berman, 908-956-5239 • [email protected] iam Garrett, William Gerne, Aidan Thursday, May 21, a contractor Constantinou, Margaret Crooks, reported an illegal dumping on a prop- Gabriella Cunningham, Grace Kate Bloom, Benjamin Brennan, Sara www.kristenlichtenthal.com Gilmore, Ryan Glenn, Julian Gripp, Burrick, Beckett Calder, Gavin Farid Habayeb, Brenton Hatch, Natalie erty located on the 1600 block of D'Angelo, Kathryn Duncan, Horne, Julia Hynes, Owen Ing, Aaron Rahway Road. The matter is under Alexander Ebel, Lorenzo Enright, Callahan, Tristan Callow, Paul Sara Rooney, Christopher Rossetti, Judah Kim, Gavin LaConti, Oliver Ives, Karl Kane, Brendan Kelly, Tyler investigation. Elizabeth Faragi, Tatiana Fecowycz, Carotenuto, Gianna Castelli, Kieran Riley Roth, John Ryan, Anna Salvato, Laskow, Benjamin Latessa, Zachary Ciarletta, Emily Constable, Julia Kimelman, William Kirby, Siena Thursday, May 21, a structure fire Natalie Fitzgerald, Ava Flannery, Ty Drew Schimer, Maximilian Schreiner, Latessa, Emerson Lezynski, Megan Kotlewski, Gillian Kuyat, Caitlyn Lu, was reported on the 1500 block of Flannery, Anna Garretson, Lola Damashek, Margaret Danenhauer, Bradley Schuster, Paul Schwartz, Llewellyn-Jones, Anna Luchsinger, Julia Magnus, Katherine Makely, Frank Street. Upon officers’ arrival Geoghan, Sofia Gesser, Isabella Randal Davis, Gabriella Demeter, Christian Schweiger, Liam Sen, Emily Chenxing Lyu, Pareesa Mangal, Catherine Durocher, Katherine Ferris, Ryder Manson, Logan Martel, Jack the resident stated that a fire had Giacobbe, Kate Giglio, Natalie Shabinaw, Shane Sheehan, Alexa Brooke McAndrew, Charlie Marti, Chloe McAuliffe, Rhegan started in a bedroom and that he was Gonzalez, Jacqueline Greyenbuhl, Noah Ferry, Matthew Friedman, Sheppard, Charles Sherman, McCormack, Edward McCue, McCormack, Braedan McDonald, able to put the fire out with a garden Francesca Guggino, Christianne Lauren Fuccillo, Devan Gambello, Gabrielle Sigmund, Allison Smith, Katherine McDermott, Nora McHugh, Hannah Gerstel, James Gildea, Adam Julissa Mijaleski, Philip Minardo, Zoe hose. The Scotch Plains Fire Depart- Habayeb, Andrea Hanchuk, Catherine Luke Stanek, Caroline Sullivan, Tate Chase Menardy, Alexander Meyer, Moore, Alexander Moshier, Arya ment arrived and aired the home out. Heflin, Nina Heim, Bridget Holland, Goddard, Benjamin Goldman, Kevin Sun, Juan Suris-Morales, Sienna Tan, Ruby Moscowitz, Sawyer Moss, Motwani, Jack Moye, Brendan No injuries were reported. Cole Hornbeck, Casey Isser, Emma Gorelick, Ava Gorski, Jacob Hafer, Murray Topilow, Chloe Walpole, Alexis Nurnberg, Lauren O'Connell, James Hamilton, James Hanley, Mueller, Cole Mueller, Sienna Murray, Saturday, May 23, Alasia M. 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COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY $59,700,000 nor more than $60,297,000. The Bonds will be awarded to the bidder on (a) The winning bidder shall assist the County in establishing the issue price of the whose bid the total loan may be made at the lowest net interest cost. Such net interest Bonds and shall execute and deliver to the County at closing an “issue price” or similar $59,700,000 BONDS CONSISTING OF cost shall be computed, as to each bid, by adding to the total principal amount of Bonds certificate setting forth the reasonably expected initial offering price to the public or the $53,960,000 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 2020, bid for (which shall be all of the Bonds offered) the total interest cost to maturity in sales price or prices of the Bonds, together with the supporting pricing wires or equivalent $1,840,000 COUNTY VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOL BONDS OF 2020 accordance with such bid and by deducting therefrom the amount of premium, if any, bid, communications. A form of issue price certificate is available upon request to Steven L. (NEW JERSEY SCHOOL BOND RESERVE ACT) AND which premium shall not exceed $597,000 (1% of par). No proposal shall be considered Rogut, Bond Counsel, (908) 931-1150 or [email protected]. $3,900,000 COUNTY COLLEGE BONDS OF 2020 that offers to pay an amount less than the principal amount of Bonds offered for sale or (b) The County intends that the provisions of Treasury Regulation Section 1.148- (Book-Entry Only) (Parity Bid) (Callable) under which the total loan is made at an interest cost higher than the lowest net interest 1(f)(3)(i) (defining “competitive sale” for purposes of establishing the issue price of the dated June 15, 2020 cost to the County under any legally acceptable proposal. The County reserves its right Bonds) will apply to the initial sale of the Bonds (the “competitive sale requirements”) The County of Union, a political subdivision of the State of New Jersey (the “County”), to reject all bids, and any bid not complying with the material terms of this notice will be because: hereby invites ELECTRONIC BIDS VIA PARITY AND SEALED PROPOSALS for the rejected. The County reserves the right to waive defects it deems non-material, in its sole (1) the County shall disseminate this Notice of Sale to potential underwriters in a manner purchase of its $59,700,000 Bonds consisting of $53,960,000 General Improvement discretion. that is reasonably designed to reach potential underwriters; Bonds of 2020, $1,840,000 County Vocational-Technical School Bonds of 2020 (New The successful bidder must pay accrued interest from the date of the Bonds to the date (2) all bidders shall have an equal opportunity to bid; Jersey School Bond Reserve Act) and $3,900,000 County College Bonds of 2020, each of delivery. No interest will be paid upon the deposit made by the successful bidder. The (3) the County may receive bids from at least three underwriters of municipal bonds who issue dated June 15, 2020 (individually, the “General Improvement Bonds”, the “County Bonds will be authenticated by the Director of Finance/County Treasurer, acting as Bond have established industry reputations for underwriting new issuances of municipal bonds; Vocational-Technical School Bonds” or the “County College Bonds”; collectively, the Registrar/Paying Agent for the Bonds. and “Bonds”). Sealed proposals should be addressed to the undersigned Director of Finance/County (4) the County anticipates awarding the sale of the Bonds to the bidder who submits a ELECTRONIC BIDS VIA PARITY AND SEALED PROPOSALS will be received and Treasurer and enclosed in a sealed envelope marked on the outside “Proposal for firm offer to purchase the Bonds at the highest price (or lowest interest cost), as set forth publicly opened and announced by the Director of Finance/County Treasurer in the Board Bonds”. A good faith deposit (the “Deposit”) in the form of a cash wire or a certified, in this Notice of Sale. of Chosen Freeholder’s Meeting Room on the 6th Floor, County Administration Building, treasurer’s or cashier’s check drawn upon a bank or trust company in the amount of Any bid submitted pursuant to this Notice of Sale shall be considered a firm offer for the Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207, on June 9, 2020 at 11:00 o’clock $1,194,000, payable to the order of the COUNTY OF UNION, is required for each bid to purchase of the Bonds, as specified in the bid. Bids will NOT be subject to cancellation A.M., Prevailing Time. be considered. If a cash wire is used, the wire must be received by the County no later in the event that the competitive sale requirements are not satisfied. Unless the bidder The Bonds comprise three issues of bonds payable on March 1 in each year as follows: than 11:00 A.M. on June 9, 2020. If a cash wire is utilized, each bidder must notify the intends to hold the Bonds for its own account with no intention to offer the Bonds to the County of its intent to use such cash wire prior to 11:00 A.M. on June 9, 2020, and must public, the bidder, by submitting a bid, represents to the County that the bidder has an $53,960,000 General Improvement Bonds of 2020 provide proof of electronic transfer of such cash wire prior to 11:00 A.M. on June 9, 2020 established industry reputation for underwriting new issuances of municipal bonds. $4,340,000 in the year 2021, (with return wiring instructions). Wire instructions for the County can be obtained by (c) In the event that the competitive sale requirements are not satisfied, the County shall $4,460,000 in the year 2022, contacting the County’s Finance Department (Julie Origliato (908) 527-4075) or the so advise the winning bidder. In that case, the winning bidder shall have the option to $4,565,000 in the year 2023, County’s Bond Counsel (Steven Rogut or Peter Calhoun (908) 931-1150). If a check is designate (by 5:00 P.M. Prevailing Time on the sale date) whether the issue price will be $4,640,000 in the year 2024, used, it must accompany the bid or be received by the undersigned Director of Finance/ calculated upon either (a) the first price at which 10% of each maturity of the Bonds (the $4,765,000 in the year 2025, County Treasurer prior to the opening of bids. Each bidder accepts responsibility for “10% test”) is sold to the public as the issue price of that maturity, applied on a maturity- $4,890,000 in the year 2026, delivering such cash wire or check on time and the County is not responsible for any cash by-maturity basis, or (b) a commitment to neither offer nor sell any of the Bonds of any $5,015,000 in the year 2027, wire or check that is not received on time. Checks or wires of unsuccessful bidders will maturity to any person at a price that is higher than the initial offering price to the public $5,140,000 in the year 2028, be returned upon the award of the Bonds. No interest on the Deposit will accrue to the as of the sale date (the “initial offering price”) during the holding period (as defined herein). $5,260,000 in the year 2029, successful bidder. The Deposit will be applied in part payment for the Bonds or to partially (d) If the 10% test is selected, the winning bidder shall advise the County if any maturity $5,380,000 in the year 2030, and secure the County from any loss resulting from the failure of the successful bidder to of the Bonds satisfies the 10% test as of the date and time of the award of the Bonds, and $5,505,000 in the year 2031. comply with the terms of its bid. bidders should prepare their bids on the assumption that all of the maturities of the Bonds Award of the Bonds to the successful bidder or rejection of all bids is expected to be will be subject to the 10% test in order to establish the issue price of the Bonds. If the $1,840,000 County Vocational-Technical made within two hours after opening of the bids, but such successful bidder may not competitive sale requirements are not satisfied and the 10% test is selected, then until the School Bonds of 2020 withdraw its proposal until after 3:00 p.m. (local time) of the day of such bid-opening and 10% test has been satisfied as to each maturity of the Bonds, the winning bidder agrees (New Jersey School Bond Reserve Act) then only if such award has not been made prior to the withdrawal. to promptly report to the County the prices at which the unsold Bonds of that maturity have $165,000 in each of the years 2021 to 2026, inclusive, and It is anticipated that CUSIP identification numbers will be printed on the Bonds, but been sold to the public. That reporting obligation shall continue, whether or not the $170,000 in each of the years 2027 to 2031, inclusive. neither the failure to print such number on any Bond nor any error with respect thereto Closing Date has occurred, until either (i) all Bonds of that maturity have been sold or (ii) shall constitute cause for a failure or refusal by the successful bidder thereof to accept the 10% test has been satisfied as to the Bonds of that maturity, provided that, the winning $3,900,000 County College Bonds of 2020 delivery of and pay for the Bonds in accordance with its contractual obligations arising bidder’s reporting obligation after the Closing Date may be at reasonable periodic $485,000 in each of the years 2021 to 2024, inclusive, and from the acceptance of its proposal for the purchase of the Bonds. All expenses in relation intervals or otherwise upon request of the County or Bond Counsel. $490,000 in each of the years 2025 to 2028, inclusive. to the printing of CUSIP numbers on the Bonds shall be paid for by the County; provided, (e) In the event the “hold-the-offering-price” method is selected, for each maturity of the however, that the CUSIP Service Bureau charge for the assignment of said numbers shall Bonds the winning bidder shall (a) neither offer nor sell any of the Bonds of such maturity The combined maturity schedule for the Bonds is as follows: be the responsibility of and shall be paid for by the successful bidder. CUSIP numbers to any person at a price that is higher than the initial offering price for such maturity during Principal Principal must be communicated to Bond Counsel within 24 hours of the award of the Bonds in the holding period for such maturity (the “hold-the-offering-price rule”), and (b) verify that Year Amount Year Amount order to have the CUSIP numbers printed on the Bonds. any selling group agreement shall contain the agreement of each dealer who is a member The Bonds shall be delivered on or about June 18, 2020 (the “Closing Date”) at the office of the selling group, and any third-party distribution agreement shall contain the agree- 2021 $4,990,000 2027 $5,675,000 of Rogut McCarthy LLC, Cranford, New Jersey (“Bond Counsel”), or at such other place ment of each broker-dealer who is a party to the third-party distribution agreement, to 2022 5,110,000 2028 5,800,000 as may be determined by the successful bidder and the County. PAYMENT FOR THE comply with the hold-the-offering-price rule. Pursuant to such agreement, no underwriter 2023 5,215,000 2029 5,430,000 BONDS AT THE TIME OF ORIGINAL ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY SHALL BE IN (as defined below) shall offer or sell any maturity of the Bonds at a price that is higher than 2024 5,290,000 2030 5,550,000 IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FUNDS. the respective initial offering price for that maturity of the Bonds during the holding period. 2025 5,420,000 2031 5,675,000 A preliminary Official Statement has been prepared and is available at www.i- (f) By submitting a bid, each bidder confirms that: (i) any agreement among underwrit- 2026 5,545,000 DealProspectus.com or may be obtained from the undersigned, Director of Finance/ ers, any selling group agreement and each third-party distribution agreement (to which To the extent any instructions or directions set forth in PARITY conflict with this Notice County Treasurer at the County Administration Building, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, the bidder is a party) relating to the initial sale of the Bonds to the public, together with the of Sale, the terms of this Notice of Sale shall control. For further information about New Jersey 07207, Telephone No. (908) 527-4055. The preliminary Official Statement related pricing wires, contains or will contain language obligating each underwriter, each PARITY, potential bidders may contact Ipreo at 1359 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY is deemed to be a “final official statement”, as of its date, within the meaning of Rule 15c2- dealer who is a member of the selling group, and each broker-dealer that is a party to such 10018, telephone (212) 849-5021. 12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Rule 15c2-12”), but is subject to (a) third-party distribution agreement, as applicable, to (A) either comply with the hold-the- The Bonds shall be issued in registered form by means of a book-entry system with no completion with certain pricing and other informa-tion to be made available by the offering-price limitations stated herein or to report the prices at which it sells to the public physical distribution of bond certificates made to the public. One bond certificate for each successful bidder for the Bonds and (b) amendment. The preliminary Official Statement, the unsold Bonds of each maturity allocated to it, whether or not the Closing Date has maturity of each issue will be issued to The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York as so revised, will constitute the “final official statement”. By the submission of a bid for occurred, until either all Bonds of that maturity allocated to it have been sold or it is notified (“DTC”), and immobilized in its custody. The book-entry system will evidence ownership the Bonds, the successful bidder contracts for the receipt of a reasonable number of by the winning bidder that the 10% test has been satisfied as to the Bonds of that maturity, of the Bonds in principal amounts of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof, with transfers copies of the final Official Statement within seven business days of the award of the provided that, the reporting obligation after the Closing Date may be at reasonable of ownership effected on the records of DTC and its participants pursuant to the rules and Bonds. In order to complete the final Official Statement, the successful bidder must periodic intervals or otherwise upon request of the winning bidder, depending upon procedures established by DTC and its participants. The successful bidder, as a condition furnish on behalf of the underwriters of the Bonds the following information to Bond whether the hold-the-offering-price method or the 10% test is selected by the winning to delivery of the Bonds, shall be required to deposit the bond certificates with DTC, Counsel and the County by facsimile trans-mission or overnight delivery received by bidder, (B) to promptly notify the winning bidder of any sales of Bonds that, to its registered in the name of Cede & Co., its nominee. Interest on the Bonds will be payable Bond Counsel and the County within 24 hours after the award of the Bonds: (a) initial knowledge, are made to a purchaser who is a related party to an underwriter participating on each March 1 and September 1, commencing March 1, 2021 (each, an “Interest offering prices or yields (expressed as percentages), (b) selling compensation (aggre- in the initial sale of the Bonds to the public (each such term being used as defined below), Payment Date”), in each year until maturity or prior redemption, and principal of the Bonds gate total anticipated compensation to the underwriters expressed in dollars), (c) the and (C) to acknowledge that, unless otherwise advised by the underwriter, dealer or will be payable, at maturity, by payment of immediately available funds by the Bond identity of the underwriters if the successful bidder is part of a group or syndicate and (d) broker-dealer, the winning bidder shall assume that each order submitted by the Registrar/Paying Agent to DTC or its nominee as registered owner of the Bonds. Transfer any other material information necessary for the final Official Statement, but not known underwriter, dealer or broker-dealer is a sale to the public, and (ii) any agreement among of principal and interest to participants of DTC will be the responsibility of DTC. Transfer to the County (such as the bidder’s purchase of credit enhancement). It shall also be the underwriters or selling group agreement relating to the initial sale of the Bonds to the of principal and interest to beneficial owners will be the responsibility of the DTC participants obligation of the successful bidder to furnish to DTC an underwriter’s questionnaire and public, together with the related pricing wires, contains or will contain language obligating and other nominees of the beneficial owners. The County will not be responsible or liable the denominations of the Bonds not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the delivery each underwriter or dealer that is a party to a third-party distribution agreement to be for such transfers of payments or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing the records of the Bonds. employed in connection with the initial sale of the Bonds to the public to require each maintained by DTC, its participants or persons acting through such participants. Concurrently with the delivery of the Bonds, the officials of the County who will have broker-dealer that is a party to such third-party distribution agreement to either comply In the event (a) DTC determines not to continue to act as securities depository for the executed the final Official Statement will deliver to the purchaser of the Bonds a certificate with the hold-the-offering-price limitations stated herein or to report the prices at which it Bonds or (b) the County determines that continuation of the book-entry system of stating that, to the best of their knowledge, the preliminary Official Statement did not as sells to the public the unsold Bonds of each maturity allocated to it, whether or not the evidence and transfer of ownership of the Bonds would adversely affect the interests of of its date and as of the sale date, and the final Official Statement did not as of its date and Closing Date has occurred, until either all Bonds of that maturity allocated to it have been the beneficial owners of the Bonds, the County will discontinue the book-entry system with does not as of the date of delivery of the Bonds, contain an untrue statement of a material sold or it is notified by the winning bidder or such underwriter that the 10% test has been DTC. If the County fails to identify another qualified securities depository to replace DTC, fact or omit to state a material fact required to be included therein for the purpose for which satisfied as to the Bonds of that maturity, provided that, the reporting obligation after the the County will deliver replacement bonds in the form of fully registered certificates. the preliminary Official Statement or the final Official Statement is to be used or necessary Closing Date may be at reasonable periodic intervals or otherwise upon request of the The Bonds maturing on or before March 1, 2027 are not subject to redemption prior to to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, winning bidder or such underwriter, depending upon whether the hold-the-offering-price their stated maturities. The Bonds maturing on or after March 1, 2028 are subject to not misleading, provided such certificate shall not include consideration of information method or the 10% test is selected by the winning bidder. redemption at the option of the County prior to maturity, in whole on any date or in part supplied by, or which should have been supplied by, the successful bidder for the Bonds. (g) Sales of any Bonds to any person that is a related party to an underwriter on any Interest Payment Date, on or after September 1, 2027, upon notice as hereinafter The County will agree in its Continuing Disclosure Certificate to be executed and participating in the initial sale of the Bonds to the public (each such term being used as set forth at the redemption price of 100% of the principal amount being redeemed, plus delivered at closing to provide or cause to be provided, in accordance with the require- defined below) shall not constitute sales to the public for purposes of this Notice of Sale. accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption. ments of Rule 15c2-12, (i) not later than the first day of the ninth month after the end of Further, for purposes of this Notice of Sale: If the County determines to optionally redeem a portion of the Bonds prior to maturity, the County’s fiscal year (presently December 31), certain annual financial information and (i) “public” means any person other than an underwriter or a related party, such Bonds so redeemed shall be in such maturities as determined by the County, and operating data, including audited financial statements for the preceding fiscal year (ii) “underwriter” means (A) any person that agrees pursuant to a written contract or within any maturity, by lot; provided, however, that the portion of any Bond to be redeemed (commencing with the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019), (ii) timely notice of the otherwise with the County (or with the lead underwriter to form an underwriting syndicate) shall be in the principal amount of $5,000 or some multiple thereof and that, in selecting occurrence of certain material events with respect to the Bonds and financial obligations to participate in the initial sale of the Bonds to the public and (B) any person that agrees Bonds for redemption, the Bond Registrar/Paying Agent shall treat each Bond as of the County, and (iii) timely notice of a failure by the County to provide the required pursuant to a written contract directly or indirectly with a person described in clause (A) representing that number of Bonds that is obtained by dividing the principal amount of annual financial information on or before the date specified in (i) above. to participate in the initial sale of the Bonds to the public (including a member of a selling such Bond by $5,000. The successful bidder’s obligation to purchase the Bonds shall be conditioned upon its group or a party to a third-party distribution agreement participating in the initial sale of Notice of redemption shall be given by first class mail in a sealed envelope with postage receiving, at or prior to the delivery of the Bonds, in form and substance reasonably the Bonds to the public), prepaid to the registered owners of the Bonds at their respective addresses as they last satisfactory to the successful bidder, evidence that the County has made the continuing (iii) a purchaser of any of the Bonds is a “related party” to an underwriter if the appear on the registration books kept for that purpose by the Bond Registrar/Paying disclosure undertaking set forth above in a written agreement or contract for the benefit underwriter and the purchaser are subject, directly or indirectly, to (A) more than 50% Agent at least thirty (30) but not more than sixty (60) days before the date fixed for of the holders of the Bonds and the beneficial owners thereof. common ownership of the voting power or the total value of their stock, if both entities are redemption. Such mailing is not a condition precedent to redemption, and the failure to The approving legal opinion of Bond Counsel will be furnished without cost to the pur- corporations (including direct ownership by one corporation of another), (B) more than mail or to receive any redemption notice will not affect the validity of the redemption chaser. The preliminary Official Statement contains a discussion of the provisions of the 50% common ownership of their capital interests or profits interests, if both entities are proceedings. If any Bond subject to redemption is a part of a greater principal amount of Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), with respect to the exclusion partnerships (including direct ownership by one partnership of another), or (C) more than Bonds not to be redeemed, such entire amount shall be surrendered to the Bond from gross income for Federal income tax purposes of the interest on the Bonds and a 50% common ownership of the value of the outstanding stock of the corporation or the Registrar/Paying Agent and, for that portion of such Bond not to be redeemed, a new Bond description of the opinion of Bond Counsel with respect thereto. The County has capital interests or profit interests of the partnership, as applicable, if one entity is a shall be issued in the name of the registered owner in an amount equal to the principal covenanted, to the extent permitted by the Constitution and laws of the State of New corporation and the other entity is a partnership (including direct ownership of the amount of the Bond surrendered less the amount to be redeemed. Jersey, to comply with the provisions of the Code required to preserve the exclusion from applicable stock or interests by one entity of the other), The Bonds are general obligations of the County and are secured by a pledge of the gross income of interest on the Bonds for Federal income tax purposes. There will also (iv) “sale date” means the date that the Bonds are awarded by the County to the winning full faith and credit of the County for the payment of the principal thereof and the interest be furnished the usual closing papers. bidder, thereon. The Bonds are payable, if not paid from other sources, from ad valorem taxes If the Bonds qualify for issuance of any policy of municipal bond insurance or (v) “holding period” means, for each maturity of the Bonds, the period starting on the to be levied upon all the real property taxable within the County, without limitation as to commitment therefor at the option of a bidder, any purchase of such insurance or sale date and ending on the earlier of (i) the close of the fifth business day after the sale rate or amount. The County Vocational-Technical School Bonds only are also commitment therefor shall be at the sole option and expense of the bidder and any date, or (ii) the date on which the Underwriter has sold at least 10% of each maturity to secured under the provisions of the New Jersey School Bond Reserve Act, P.L. 1980, c. increased costs of issuance of the Bonds resulting by reason of such insurance, unless the Public at prices that are no higher than the Initial Offering Price for such maturity, and 72, as amended, and the County Vocational-Technical School Bonds will bear the legend otherwise paid, shall also be paid by such bidder. Any failure of the Bonds to be so insured (vi) “maturity” means Bonds with the same credit and payment terms. Bonds with required by said Act. or of any such policy of insurance to be issued, shall not in any way relieve the purchaser different maturity dates, or Bonds with the same maturity date but different stated interest Each proposal submitted must name the rate or rates of interest per annum to be borne of its contractual obligations arising from the acceptance of its proposal for the purchase rates, are treated as separate maturities. by the Bonds bid for, and the rate or rates named must be a multiple of 1/8th or 1/20th of of the Bonds. By order of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union, New Jersey. one percentum (1%). The interest payable with respect to each Bond on any one date Dated: May 29, 2020 ISSUE PRICE DETERMINATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE will be evidenced by a single rate of interest. Not more than one rate may be named for /s/ Bibi Taylor Bonds of the same maturity. There is no limitation on the number of rates that may be If the “competitive sale requirements” are not satisfied, the winning bidder shall Director of Finance/County Treasurer named. If more than one rate of interest is named, no interest rate named for any maturity have the option to designate whether the “10% test” or the “hold-the-offering- County of Union, New Jersey may be less than the interest rate named for any prior maturity. Each proposal submitted price rule” shall apply to all the Bonds. 1 T - 05/28/20, The Leader Fee: $610.47 Page 4 Thursday, May 28, 2020 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION

ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — TIMES Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the County of Union, New Jersey Scotch Plains Officials Urge DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Diction Deception Members of: 2020 U.S. Census Response Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association In honor of our local and state busi- town redevelopment efforts, a com- rect. The others are made up. Are you nesses, we are urging all residents, plete Census count can influence how sharp enough to discern this deception of Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey who haven’t already, to please com- economic development grants are diction? P.O. 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In Scotch Plains, we are All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Gale Force Media, L.L.C. new businesses in our community as blessed to have so many great busi- come from the board game Diction Answers to last week’s arcane words. Paul Peyton Lauren S. Barr Jeff Gruman Census data is used to help businesses nesses that support our community. with decision making and hiring strat- We owe it to them to get a complete 1. Orgulous – Proud; haughty ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SALES MANAGER 2. Rhipidate – Formed like a fan Suzette F. Stalker Michael L. Bartiromo egies. An inaccurate Census count Census count so they have the data 3. Roboration – A strengthening David B. Corbin means business decisions will be made they need to make the best decisions COMMUNITY EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR & SPORTS EDITOR PRODUCTION MANAGER 4. Sevum – Fat, as used in the prepara- Horace R. Corbin Robert P. Connelly based on faulty information. We don’t for their business for the next 10 years. tion of ointments PUBLISHER EMERITUS BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER want to lose out on economic develop- Answer online now at ment opportunities because of an in- my2020census.gov or call 1-844- POLTROON 1. A Russian silver half ruble SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe complete Census count. 330-2020 or mail it in. If you would Just last week, it was announced like to speak with someone in Scotch 2. A busybody One-year – $44 • Two-year – $84 • Three-year – $122 3. Cowardly; comtemptible that a coffee shop, Black Drop Cof- Plains Town Hall regarding the Cen- 4. A person who speaks with several fee, is planning to open up in down- sus, please contact Tom Strowe at languages town Scotch Plains soon. The owner (908) 322-6700, ext. 317, or TELESTIC of Black Drop Coffee has discussed [email protected]. 1. Artistically suited for show or dis- What We Need is an how she looked at a few different Thank you to everyone who has play locations before settling on Scotch responded so far. Let’s get to 100 2. A mind reader; telepath Plains. Just imagine how many more percent! 3. Discharging electrical impulses, such businesses we can potentially attract as with an electric eel End to the Vitriol Al Smith, Mayor 4. Pertaining to the final end or pur- to Scotch Plains if we get a complete (Chairman of Census Complete pose 2020 Census count. That’s why we Count Committee) GLUTITION If you spend any time at all on social media, other, even when we differ? need everyone in Scotch Plains to Roc White, Councilman 1. In botany, having a sticky, moist you’ve had the displeasure of reading your neigh- As the weeks have dragged into months, the complete their 2020 Census so the (Council Liaison to Census Complete surface bors’, friends’ and families’ arguments about state’s 1.1 million unemployed will soon see their data can be used to attract more busi- Count Committee) 2. The act of swallowing Tom Strowe, Project Coordinator for everything from the Covid-19 shutdown to res- benefits run out. Lines at food banks are growing nesses and private sector investments 3. The act or result of excessive over- to our town. Redevelopment & 2020 Census eating taurant bashing. longer from a rising need. International organiza- Additionally, as we plan our down- Scotch Plains 4. A surplus in supplies, materials, etc. Social media, the great connecter with friends tions are saying that without countries like America MACTATION 1. The killing of anything offered as a and family across the country, seems to always to support them, people in impoverished nations Thanks to Town for New sacrifice lend itself to our darker side. People seem to feel are sure to starve. 2. The process of chewing and swal- free to post unfiltered comments in neighbor- According to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll, Tree Plantings on Lenox lowing 3. Characterized by long, sharp teeth hood groups, complete with name calling and nearly half of Americans have reported that the 4. Marked with or constituting spots or foul language. Don’t get us wrong, a well-placed coronavirus is harming their mental health. Hos- As residents of Westfield since in place and the storm long gone, we 1991, one of the many reasons we asked our neighbors again about their stains swear word is certainly understandable, but not pitals in some areas of the country have seen more moved here was the beautiful tall trees desire to plant trees on Lenox Avenue. when talking about our neighbors or local busi- deaths from suicide than from Covid-19. that lined the streets. Over the years, There was an overwhelming favor- Letters to the Editor nesses. People who want the economy to reopen faster, many of the older trees were taken able response so we contacted Mayor The Deadline is Monday 9 AM from us by storms and old age. In Brindle and she put us in contact with for publication on the coming Now, in the discussion of reopening the state but with social-distancing restrictions, are not bad Thursday. The size limit is 200- and nation as the pandemic wanes, we see more people. People who think the shutdown should last 2012, we decided to repeat a success- the Westfield DPW. We worked with ful tree-planting drive on Lenox Av- Robbie Kosciolek, forestry supervi- 500 words. venomous speech. None of this helps. It is as if longer to stop the spread are not bad people, either. enue that we had in 1996. In 1996, our sor at the Westfield DPW, and his staff every difference of opinion leads straight to ha- So before you type your next social media post, neighbors and we planted 14 street to coordinate the planting of another tred of each other. This sort of negative rhetoric, before you share or re-tweet something, think trees on the 500 and 600 blocks. All 48 street trees on Lenox Ave., Stanley All The News name calling and nastiness has infested our soci- about whether it’s kind. Think about whether 14 are still alive, but it was evident by Ave., South Euclid Ave. as well as ety. It’s unacceptable on all levels, from our you’re furthering a conversation, or gas-lighting. their limited size that it is important to Archbold Place! The plantings for 21 keep planting trees so there is a con- families began on April 16 and ended leaders to our neighbors. What happened to our In the words of Gandhi, “Be the change you want stant renewal process in place. In May 21. It was eight years in the ability to disagree without unfriending each other? to see in the world” – be kind, to each other, and 2012, we had communicated with making, but we all will benefit from What happened to being able to respect each yourselves. neighbors and the town agreed to this beautification project for years to www.goleader.com plant another eight to 10 trees, but the come, so thank you so much Mayor project was sidelined by Superstorm Brindle and the Westfield DPW! It Sandy. The town’s resources were would not have happened without your Expressing Gratitude for Video snapped up to clean up after the storm support and assistance. for months. Our requests to plant new Eileen & Bob Oberlander and our trees were delayed indefinitely. neighbors Connections and Real Blueberries In 2019, with a new administration Westfield PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE By PATRICIA STECKLER, Ph.D. course, I am grateful to be able to 3. Humans are exquisitely attuned Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times see and hear my patients for to these subtle facial clues. We un- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS “I’m so glad for Zoom visits and telehealth sessions during this time. consciously mirror one another ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT tele-meetups with friends and fam- As Dr. Glaberman points out, when together to feel connected. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Scotch Plains will hold a public hearing by online/virtual means and telephonically ily.” Or “Can you imagine if this gratitude from overcoming earlier One researcher says: only on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 7:30 p.m., to hear several applications. They are pandemic occurred 20 years ago anxieties elevates and empowers us. In-person communication re- as follows: before Google Hangouts, Skype, or Too often, we look to major accom- sembles video-conferencing about Ofir & Christina Davidesko, 422 Union Avenue, Block 1502, Lot 14.01, R-3A Zone Face-Time?” Or “I can work, play, plishments for a sense of self-worth. as much as a real blueberry muffin who propose to construct a deck at the rear of the aforementioned single family dwelling, do yoga, and take courses, all from But smaller, more internally driven resembles a packaged blueberry contrary to the following Zoning Ordinance: the safety of home.” changes in outlook and behavior muffin that contains not a single Section 23-3.4A, Para. H, R-3A Zone, Schedule of Lot, Yard & Building Regula- tions: These grateful comments rever- can spark feelings of mastery. blueberry but artificial flavors, tex- Column 11 Building Coverage (%). Maximum Allowed: 30%. Proposed: 36.8% by plan berate around town. Acquiring new insights can also tures, and preservatives. Eat too & calculation. A Fanwood resident shares: elevate our spirits. Zoom meetings many, and you won’t feel good. Karen & Ravinder Sharma, 2100 Dogwood Drive, Block 11102, Lot 8, R-2 Zone who “The best thing that we recently enable face contact for work, play, Gaining new insights or overcom- propose to install a 6 foot fence on the aforementioned property which will be in the front Union County Freeholders discovered is Zoom. We can see the and family visits. Yet, as the isolat- ing either technology-related and yard of an adjoining property, contrary to the following Zoning Ordinance: Elizabeth, New Jersey whole family and chat at the same ing-at-home phase enters its third other anxieties can feel triumphant. Section 23-2.3(o)-Fences: (908) 527-4200 Maximum Allowed: Four (4) feet in the front yard. Proposed: Six (6) feet in the front yard. Ed Oatman, Mgr., [email protected] time. I had a Zoom meeting with my month, some people find that after Please share your “Aha, I get it Alex Mirabella favorite moms, my three daughters- televisits, they feel unduly ex- “or “I did it!” moments. Roberto Gonzalez, 2201 Mountain Avenue, Block 2904, Lot 1, R-3A Zone who proposes to install a 6 foot fence along the aforementioned property to the front area of amirabella@ucnj,org in-law, to celebrate Mother’s Day.” hausted and oddly, inexplicably dis- Gratefully yours, an adjoining property, contrary to the following Zoning Ordinance: Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. Another source of gratitude for connected. Patti Section 23-2.3(o)-Fences: (908) 527-4419 technology comes from Dr. Kathy I am grateful for face and voice *** Maximum Allowed: Four (4) feet in the front yard. Proposed: Six (6) feet in the front yard. [email protected] Glaberman, a Westfield psycholo- contact with my patients during Patti can be reached by writing Juan & Catarina Pla, 1510 Terrill Road, Block 14801, Lot 20, R-1 Zone who propose to expand an existing two car garage and construct an addition to the existing family room, gist. She’s pleased to have over- telehealth psychotherapy sessions. “Gratitude” in the subject line and PUBLIC NOTICE come tech-related anxieties, and ap- But often I want to pour myself across emailing: [email protected] contrary to the following Zoning Ordinances: preciates new online opportunities: the airwaves to be closer to them. At Section 23-3.4A, Para. A, R-1 Zone, Schedule of Lot, Yard and Building Regula- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Support Local Journalism tions: FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY For many years, I complained times, I strain my voice to compen- Column 8 Side Yard Set-Back. Minimum Required: 30 feet. Existing: 19 feet. Proposed: THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD more about technology than I was sate for this vague uneasiness. 15 feet +/-. RESOLUTION 20-05-106 grateful for it. The kids were on Recent news articles describe and Column 9 Total-Both Side Yards Set-Back. Minimum Required: 65 feet. Existing: 48 feet 3 inches. Proposed: 44 feet 3 inches. CONTRACTOR: Russell J. Huegel, their phones or computers or watch- explain this phenomenon of discon- Esq., Borough Attorney, 190 Middlesex ing television too much. I now have nection during e-contacts. Now I Members of the public who wish to monitor and/or participate in these public meeting Essex Turnpike Suite 200 Iselin, New Jer- a new relationship with technology. get it! I love that feeling! procedures may join from a computer or cell phone device at: sey 08830 Over the past weeks, I’ve become Here’s a summary of what I Join Zoom Meeting NATURE OF SERVICE: Legal Services https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86459649423?pwd=eFdqbzBQWWx1SGNvSkh3ZXc2STNXZz09 DURATION: For a period not to exceed more proficient at it. I’m grateful learned: December 31, 2020 that I can still learn things that I’d 1. Eye contact rarely happens on Meeting ID: 864 5964 9423 FEE: $25,000 Password: 879208 feared and avoided. Now, I am grate- Zoom or other such platforms. A copy of this resolution and Contract ful for the stimulation tele-technol- 2. Subtle facial muscle cues that or join by telephone by dialing one of the numbers below and entering the Meeting ID relating to the services are on file and ogy brings to me with Zoom book generate closeness cannot be dis- when prompted: available for public inspection in the office group meetings, online canasta, and cerned from the pixilated, recon- One tap mobile of the Acting Borough Clerk. goleader.com/form/subscribe +13017158592,,86459649423#,,1#,879208# US (Germantown) Kathleen M. Holmes Mahjong with my friends. And, of structed faces online. +13126266799,,86459649423#,,1#,879208# US (Chicago) Borough Clerk 1 T - 05/28/20, The Times Fee: $17.85 Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) PUBLIC NOTICE +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) BOROUGH OF FANWOOD +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) As required by N.J.S.A. 40A:4:57, N.J.A.C. 5:30-14.5, and any other appli- Meeting ID: 864 5964 9423 cable requirement, I hereby certify that Password: 879208 funds are available to award a payment/ Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbckmjwOk contract to” The applications and supporting materials are on file and will be available for public Contractor: Tri Plex Industries, Inc., inspection, free of charge, at least ten (10) days prior to the online/virtual hearing at: South Amboy, New Jersey https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zCGz1YjR9nNX_B4T7hfTcS3w08UVbL2S In the amount of: $17,337.50 In the account: 2020 Operating Budget Alternately, members of the public may contact the Board Secretary by email at Services For: General Contractor [email protected] or by phone, during regular business hours, at (908) Resolution No: 20-05-113 322-6700 x 307 in order to make an appointment to review the application(s) and Date of Meeting: May 18, 2020 supporting materials at the Municipal Building located at 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. Fred Tomkins Shannon Rapant Treasurer Secretary to the Zoning Board Chief Financial Officer 1 T - 05/28/20, The Times Fee: $117.30 1 T - 05/28/20, The Times Fee: $17.85

State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Tom Malinowski (D) 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 75-77 N. Bridge St., Somerville, N.J. 08876 Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 547-3307 (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asm. Jim Kennedy (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] 251 North Ave. West 34 E. Cherry St. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Rahway, N.J. 07065 12th Congressional District (908) 232-2073 (732) 943-2660 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asw. Linda Carter (D) 850 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 201, Ewing, N.J. 08628 57 Union Place, Suite 310 200 West 2nd St., Suite 102 (609) 883-0026 Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 are in the 12th Congressional District] LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark, [email protected], [email protected] Summit and Cranford. Rahway and Linden. [email protected], [email protected] A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 28, 2020 Page 5 UCC Student Is Accepted Welcome to Our Neighborhood Here2Help Event to Address Brought to you by To Princeton University Susan Massa CRS COVID and Mental Health 908-400-0778 CRANFORD — Union County ily, my friends, and so many at AREA — The Fanwood-Scotch health,” stated Ms. Klemow. “I will College (UCC) student Beianka Union County College for helping Plains-Westfield Here2Help Mental teach simple, hands-on skills to better [email protected] Health Coalition will present “How be able to detect if someone is strug- Tomlinson has been accepted to me to achieve this goal. The www.NJhomeshowcase.com Princeton University as one of only college’s chemistry faculty is out- to Recognize and Support People in gling with a mental health challenge 188 Elm Street, Westfield NJ 07090 Emotional Distress.” This program and what you can do to help.” 13 transfer students admitted for standing, but in particular, Pro- 908-233-8502 x455 this fall. Beianka currently has a fessor Sherry Heidary mentored will take place on Tuesday, June 2, During the training she will ex- from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., via Zoom plain how to recognize signs and 4.0 GPA and will graduate from and advised me. My honors advi-
    
       
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While she will become a UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Of COVID on Relationships sionate about racial prejudices in Princeton Tiger in the fall, she OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS healthcare and is interested in will always be a Union Owl,” NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD AREA — Jewish Family Service of has more than 30 years of social work studying diseases that dispropor- stated UCC President Dr. Marga- Date Adopted: 05/21/20 Date Adopted: 05/21/20 Central New Jersey (JFSCNJ) will experience and has practiced in New tionately impact people of color. ret M. McMenamin. Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the present a program titled “Are You York and New Jersey. She comes to Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Experiencing Relationship Conflicts JFSCNJ with extensive experience Beianka moved to the United States For more information about ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- only two years ago and is a first- Union County College, interested petitive bidding as an Professional service petitive bidding as an Professional service Due to Covid-19?” It will take place working with older adults, adults, ado- generation college student. persons are invited to visit ucc.edu pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). on Monday, June 1, at 7 p.m., via lescents and children struggling to cope “I am thankful to God, my fam- or call (908) 709-7000. This contract and the resolution authoriz- This contract and the resolution authoriz- Zoom. with emotional and family difficulties. ing it is available for public inspection in the ing it is available for public inspection in the Andrea LoPresti, a Licensed Clini- Her areas of expertise include, but are Office of the Clerk of the Board. Office of the Clerk of the Board. cal Social Worker and JFSCNJ direc- not limited to, trauma, women’s health RESOLUTION NO: 2020–391 RESOLUTION NO: 2020–394 tor of social work and program plan- issues, bereavement and parenting. amending (Resolution No. 2020-5) amending (Resolution No. 2020-211) AWARDED TO: Union County AWARDED TO: Aloia Law Firm of ning, will lead this presentation. Ms. This program is funded by grants CLASSIFIEDS LoPresti will address the unique chal- Workforce Development Bloomfield, New Jersey from the Healthcare Foundation of Place a Classified Ad Online at www.goleader.com/form/classified SERVICES TO: to the Plainfield Public SERVICES TO: in the matter entitled lenges in relationships due to the New Jersey, JFNA Center for Ad- Library to expand opportunities for basic to Reginals Curry v. UC, et als coronavirus pandemic. vanced Holocaust Care, the Jewish intermediate digital literacy training quali- COSTS: in an amount not to exceed POLISH CLEANING LADY The program is free and open to the Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, REPORTERS WANTED fying individuals $15,000. “Great work, Free estimates” PERIOD: March 1, 2020-December James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk entire community. and Northfield Bank. Strong, detail-oriented writers References Available. 31,2020 of the Board Chosen Freeholders Ms. LoPresti, a graduate of the To receive a Zoom invitation, email COSTS: in an amount not to exceed 1 T - 05/28/20, The Leader Fee: $20.40 Hunter College School of Social Work, [email protected]. with professional demeanor If you need a hardworking $60,000. needed to cover local person with great experience to James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE of the Board Chosen Freeholders government meetings. Must be clean your house or apartment BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE able to meet deadlines, know 1 T - 05/28/20, The Leader Fee: $23.97 Call Agnes (908) 787-3003 The Ordinance published herewith was TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD place on June 22nd, 2020. how to write a lead, and take ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT introduced and passed upon first reading 4. ZBA 19-020 - 49 South Avenue West an active interest in their beats PUBLIC NOTICE at a meeting of the Borough Council of the PUBLIC NOTICE The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the - NATC Donuts Inc, has been adjourned to in order to develop news UNION COUNTY BOARD Borough of Fanwood, New Jersey, held on Township of Cranford in an effort to July 13th, 2020. This Applicant will provide stories. Please email UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS June 1, 2020. It will be further considered comply with the declaration of the state of Notice of the next hearing date as required for final passage after public hearing emergency, recent executive orders by under applicable law. The Zoning Board of resume and clips to: OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the thereon at a meeting of said Borough Coun- the governor including recommendations Adjustment will announce that this matter is NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD following Resolution No. 2020-366 was cil to be held at the Municipal Building, at and guidance from the state Department adjourned to July 13th. The Zoning Board of [email protected] Date Adopted: 05/21/20 adopted by the Board of Chosen Free- 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New of Health and local governmental orders Adjustment will not take testimony or public Public Notice is hereby given that the holders of the County of Union, at their Jersey, in said Borough on June 15, 2020 regarding concern over the spread of the comment on this matter at the meeting of the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Regular Meeting, which was held on May at 7:30 o’clock p.m. and during the week coronavirus, upon consent of all pending Zoning Board of Adjustment scheduled to ers has awarded a contract without com- 21, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE prior to and up to and including the date of applicants, has canceled the following take place on June 22nd, 2020. petitive bidding as an Professional service James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk UNION COUNTY BOARD pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). such meeting, copies of said Bond Ordi- Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings: of the Board Chosen Freeholders nance will be made available at the Clerk’s June 8th 2020, May 18th 2020, May 11th In accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 (the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS This contract and the resolution authoriz- “Open Public Meetings Act”) and consis- BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Office to the members of the general public 2020, April 27th 2020, April 13th 2020, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ing it is available for public inspection in the tent with the Department of Community Chosen Freeholders of the County of who shall request the same. April 6, 2020, March 30th 2020, March Date Adopted: 05/21/20 Office of the Clerk of the Board. Affairs, Division of Local Government Ser- Union, that by a majority vote of the full 23rd 2020 and March 16th 2020. Public Notice is hereby given that the AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZ- vices guidelines, the meetings of the RESOLUTION NO: 2020-383 membership it does hereby adopt the at- All pending applications, including mat- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ING SPECIAL EMERGENCY Cranford Township Board of Adjustment AWARDED TO: ES&S, Omaha, Ne- tached statement of revenues and appro- ters that were scheduled to make a first ers has awarded a contract without com- APPROPRIATION PURSU- for the foreseeable future will be conducted braska priations, as the Calendar Year 2020 Bud- appearance before the Zoning Board of petitive bidding as an Professional service ANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-53 remotely by electronic means and open to SERVICES TO: for the purpose of pro- get; and Adjustment on June 8th, 2020, are re- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). FOR SEVERANCVE LIABILI- the public by electronic means only. Resi- viding onsite Election Day Support BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pur- scheduled or adjourned for the meeting of This contract and the resolution authoriz- TIES RESULTING FROM AC- dents can view the meetings on TV-35; COSTS: in an amount not to exceed suant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-10 the Clerk of the the Zoning Board of Adjustment on June ing it is available for public inspection in the CRUED LEAVE IN CONNEC- and, via livestream on the Cranford $40,000. Board shall transmit 3 certified copies of 22nd, 2020, which will be the next regu- Office of the Clerk of the Board. TION WITH THE RETIRMENT Township’s local TV-35’s Facebook Page. James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk the Budget to the Director of Local Govern- larly scheduled meeting of the Zoning OF EMPLOYEES. Residents who wish to participate in the RESOLUTION NO: 2020–392 of the Board Chosen Freeholders ment Services and to the local libraries Board of Adjustment of the Township of virtual meeting for purposes of making a amending (Resolution No. 2018-745) 1 T - 05/28/20, The Leader Fee: $19.89 within 3 days after adoption and pursuant KATHLEEN HOLMES Cranford. The agenda for the meeting of public comment or to participate in any AWARDED TO: T&M Associates of to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-11 the Clerk of the Board BOROUGH CLERK June 22nd, 2020, is as follows: scheduled public hearing should follow the Middletown, New Jersey PUBLIC NOTICE shall transmit a certified copy of the Budget 1 T - 05/28/20, The Times Fee: $26.01 SERVICES TO: to provide ongoing 1. ZBA 19-019 - 25 Sutton Place – instructions and complete the registration UNION COUNTY BOARD to the County Board of Taxation no later LSRP Environmental Consulting Services Ryan and Noreen Matlosz form available at the Township of Cranford’s OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS than 15 days following the adoption of the PUBLIC NOTICE associated with the Meisel Park Project website at https://www.cranfordnj.org/ NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD budget. 2. ZBA 19-018 - 32 Johnson Avenue - COSTS: in an amount not to exceed TOWN OF WESTFIELD minutes-and-agendas. Date Adopted: 05/21/20 Giovanny and Lina Pulido $13,350.00. For a new contract amount 1 T - 05/28/20, The Leader Fee: $26.01 WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY The Cranford Township Zoning Board of Public Notice is hereby given that the not to exceed $72,400.00 3. ZBA 19-010 - New York SMSA Lim- Adjustment will continue to meet in the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2171 James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk ited Partnership - d/b/a Verizon Wireless, future on its regularly scheduled meeting ers has awarded a contract without com- of the Board Chosen Freeholders NOTICE OF PENDING T-Mobil Northeast LLC, New Cingular Wire- dates and times. All scheduled meetings petitive bidding as an Professional service PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 05/28/20, The Leader Fee: $22.44 ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY less PCS, LLC, Union County College has of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, includ- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). UNION COUNTY BOARD General Ordinance No. 2171, a sum- been adjourned without a date. This ing workshop sessions, are designated as This contract and the resolution authoriz- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Applicant will provide Notice of the next meetings at which formal action may be PUBLIC NOTICE ing it is available for public inspection in the mary of which is included herein, was NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the introduced at a Regular Meeting of the hearing date as required under applicable taken. The meetings of the Zoning Board SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Office of the Clerk of the Board. following Resolution No. 2020-365 was Town Council of the Town of Westfield law. The Zoning Board of Adjustment will of Adjustment commence with a workshop CHANCERY DIVISION RESOLUTION NO: 2020–393 adopted by the Board of Chosen Free- held on May 26, 2020 and was read for the announce that this matter is adjourned with- at 7:30 p.m., followed by the public meet- UNION COUNTY amending (Resolution No. 2020-102) holders of the County of Union, at their first time. This ordinance will be further out a date. The Zoning Board of Adjustment ing at 7:45 p.m. DOCKET NO. F-012219-19 AWARDED TO: kologi Simitz of Lin- Regular Meeting, which was held on May considered for final passage by said Town will not take testimony or public comment Kathy Lenahan, FILE NO. 26825-19.A den, New Jersey 21, 2020 Council at the Westfield Municipal Build- on this matter at the meeting of the Zoning Land Use Administrator NOTICE TO REDEEM SERVICES TO: in the matter entitled James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk ing, Council Chambers, 425 East Broad Board of Adjustment scheduled to take 1 T - 05/28/20, The Leader Fee: $79.56 Emmanuel Mervilus v. UC, et als of the Board Chosen Freeholders Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 at a MTAG CUST FOR EMPIRE VIII COSTS: in an amount not to exceed meeting beginning at 8:00 PM on June 9, NJ PORTFOLIO; PLAINTIFF WHEREAS, the Local Government Cap $15,000. 2020 or at any time and place to which VS. PERFORATING INDUS- Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.1 eq.seq., pro- James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk such meeting may be adjourned. If the TRIES, INC.; ELIZABETH vides that in the preparation of its annual LAW OFFICES OF of the Board Chosen Freeholders meeting on June 9, 2020 must be held SAVINGS BANK N/K/A budget, a County shall limit any increase in 1 T - 05/28/20, The Leader Fee: $20.40 virtually due to COVID-19, the public hear- WELLS FARGO BANK, NA; said budget up to 2.5% unless authorized ing will be held digitally with a link/meeting LEVINE JACOBS & COM- by Resolution to increase it to 3.5% over ROBERT G. STAHL, LLC PUBLIC NOTICE ID to be made available on the Town of PANY, LLC; TD BANK NA; the previous year’s County tax levy, sub- Westfield’s website (www.westfieldnj.gov) PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC UNION COUNTY BOARD ject to certain exceptions; and in advance of the meeting. Copies of this AND GAS COMPANY; IND OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.15b pro- ordinance are available in full at the Office CORP; NEW JERSEY MANU- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD vides that a County may, when authorized of the Town Clerk, Westfield Municipal FACTURERS INS; STATE OF Date Adopted: 05/21/20 by Resolution, appropriate the difference Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, NEW JERSEY; Public Notice is hereby given that the between the amount of its actual final New Jersey 07090. DEFENDANT(S) Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- County tax levy and the 3.5% rate as an A summary of General Ordinance No. ers has awarded a contract without com- exception to its final tax levy in either of the TO: PERFORATING INDUSTRIES, 2171 is as follows: petitive bidding as an Professional service next two (2) succeeding years; and INC.; pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Free- TITLE: AN ORDINANCE PRO- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order This contract and the resolution authoriz- holders of the County of Union finds it VIDING FOR THE IMPLEMEN- made on May 22, 2020, the Superior Court ing it is available for public inspection in the advisable and necessary to provide the TATION IN THE TOWN OF Fixed July 21, 2020, or the next business Office of the Clerk of the Board. County with maximum fiscal flexibility to WESTFIELD OF THE “FIVE day, between regular business hours, at increase its CY 2020 tax levy up to the YEAR TAX EXEMPTION AND the office of the Tax Collector of LINDEN, RESOLUTION NO: 2020–378 MOTOR VEHICLE TICKETS • DWI • DRUGS IN CAR 3.5% over the previous year’s County tax ABATEMENT LAW” PURSU- located at 301 NORTH WOOD AVENUE, amending (Resolution No. 2020-189) levy, in the interest of promoting health, ANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 21-1 STATE AND MUNICIPAL CRIMINAL COURT MATTERS - LINDEN, NEW JERSEY 07036 as the time AWARDED TO: Prevention Links, of safety and welfare of the citizens; and and place when and where you may pay to Roselle, New Jersey Summary: The above Ordinance pro- WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Free- the plaintiff the amount so found due for SERVICES TO: to provide clinical as- vides for the implementation in the Town of CALL US TO SPEAK WITH OUR TEAM OF holders hereby determines that a 1.0% principal and interest on its certificate of sessment, referral and program compli- Westfield of the “Five Year Tax Exemption increase in the budget for said year, FORMER PROSECUTORS WHO CAN HELP. tax sale as follows: ance for the Intoxicated Driver Resource and Abatement Law” pursuant to N.J.S.A. amounting to $2,624,379.40 in excess of LOT 19 ADTL LOTS: 366, 405-Q-4 PERIOD: January 1, 2020-June 30, 2020 40A:21-1, et seq. (the “Five-Year Law”). the increase in final County tax levy other- BLOCK 439 on the tax duplicate of LIN- COSTS: additional contract amount of More specifically, the Ordinance will per- wise permitted by the Local Government CERTIFIED CRIMINAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS DEN. Total amount required to redeem tax $12,015.00 for a new contract total not to mit the owners of certain properties lo- Cap Law, is advisable and necessary; and sale certificate no. 16-00281 is $39,575.20, exceed $43,015.00 cated within the area delineated by the WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Free- together with interest from April 30, 2020 James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk Mayor and Council as an area in need of holders hereby determines that any amount 53 Cardinal Drive, 3rd Floor, Westfield, NJ and costs of $967.50. of the Board Chosen Freeholders rehabilitation pursuant to the New Jersey authorized hereinabove that is not appro- LOT 20 ADTL LOTS: 366, 105-Q-1 1 T - 05/28/20, The Leader Fee: $22.95 Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, priated as part of the final budget shall be 908.301.9001 • www.stahlesq.com BLOCK 439 on the tax duplicate of LIN- N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq., by Resolution retained as an exception to the final County DEN. Total amount required to redeem tax PUBLIC NOTICE #108-2020 to apply for a tax exemption tax levy in either of the next two succeed- sale certificate no. 16-00282 is and/or tax abatement consistent with the UNION COUNTY BOARD ing years: $114,987.97, together with interest from Five-Year Law. Specifically, the owners of OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED April 30, 2020 and costs of $967.50. a property within the area in need of reha- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the ATTENTION PARENTS And that unless, at the same time and bilitation that (i) is improved with a dwelling Date Adopted: 05/21/20 County of Union, a majority of the full place, you or one of you redeem by paying and the property owner will make certain Public Notice is hereby given that the authorized membership of this governing the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, improvements to the dwelling, (ii) will have Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- body affirmatively concurring, that, in the & GRANDPARENTS then you, and each of you shall be de- a new dwelling constructed thereupon, (iii) ers has awarded a contract without com- CY 2020 budget year, the final tax levy of barred and foreclosed of and from all right will have its current use converted to dwell- petitive bidding as an Professional service the County of Union shall, in accordance and equity of redemption of, in and to the ing use, (iv) is improved with a multiple pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). with this Resolution and N.J.S.A. 40A:4- lands and premises above set out and dwelling and the property owner will make This contract and the resolution authoriz- 45.14, be increased by 1.0%, amounting described in the complaint and every part certain improvements to the dwelling, (v) ing it is available for public inspection in the to $2,624,379.40 and the CY 2020 county thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with will have a new multiple dwelling con- It’s Graduation Time! Office of the Clerk of the Board. budget of the County of Union be ap- an absolute and indefeasible estate of structed thereupon, (vi) will have its cur- proved and adopted in accordance with inheritance in fee simple in said lands and RESOLUTION NO: 2020–371 rent use converted to multiple dwelling this Resolution; and premises. amending (Resolution No. 2020-223) use, (vii) is improved with commercial or Send well wishes and a photo BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any Anything to the contrary notwithstand- AWARDED TO: PS&S, Warren, New industrial structures and the property owner amount authorized hereinabove that is not ing, redemption shall be permitted up until Jersey will make certain improvements to the of your graduating senior to be appropriated as part of the final budget the entry of final judgment including the SERVICES TO: to alter the scope of the dwelling, or (viii) will have a new commer- shall be retained as an exception to final whole of the last date upon which judg- project regarding the expansion of the cial or industrial structure constructed there- included in our Graduation Issue appropriation in either of the next two suc- ment is entered. Union County Dispatch Center, Froehlich upon; will be permitted to apply for and ceeding years; and Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. Building, Westfield, New Jersey obtain a tax exemption and/or abatement, on Thursday, June 18th BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Attorney for Plaintiff COSTS: in the additional amount of as applicable, according to the terms set certified copy of the Resolution be pub- PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. $57,698.00 for the total contract amount forth in the Ordinance and the Five-Year lished and a public hearing be held on May 290 Route 46 West not to exceed $310,053.00. Law. Fill out and submit the form on our website: 21, 2020 at least ten (10) days after publi- Denville, New Jersey 07834 James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA, Clerk Tara Rowley, RMC cation. www.goleader.com/form/paid_photo (973) 586-2300 of the Board Chosen Freeholders Town Clerk 1 T - 05/28/20, The Leader Fee: $57.63 1 T - 05/28/20, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T - 05/28/20, The Leader Fee: $60.18 1 T - 05/28/20, The Leader Fee: $64.77 A GALE FORCE MEDIA, L.L.C. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 28, 2020 Page 7

More complete Memory Lane Sports Section at Ballyhoo Sports THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 7-9

David B. Corbin (May 2012 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (May 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times BLOCKING THE OFFENSIVE MOVE…Blue Devil defender Christian Burgdorf, No. 17, halts the offensive move of GETTING TO THIRD SAFELY...Cougar Elizabeth McCaffery slides into third safely in the first inning as Wolfpack third Columbia’s Brett Mangan as goalkeeper Alex McHugh pays close attention in a 9-6 victory (May 22, 2012). baseman Bri Cope awaits a throw. McCaffery also scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh (May 18, 2018). A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror of H.S. Sports in Years Past

From the archives of The Westfield a perfect suicide squeeze bunt single Plains Turkey (or Eagle) Shoot” that Plainfield on May 18-19. Blue Devil Leader and The Scotch Plains- as Murphy galloped home. Gallagher D. Blair Corbin’s kept the 9-9 Eagles and goalkeeper senior Keren Moncayo contributed Fanwood Times — The below are all then scored all the way from first on Matt Marino very busy until the Raider well by taking first in the javelin with just portions of stories from the par- Jamie Shriner’s RBI double to center. first team strutted to the sidelines a toss of 116-3. Moncayo also won ticular era The Cougars burst the game wide Raiders before the first half ended to allow the discus event with a toss of 118-8. Blue Devils Cougars Walk Down Memory Lane

eliminating the JP Stevens Hawks, 4- the North Jersey, Section 2 Group 3 1, in the semifinal round, the Westfield Tournament at Memorial Field in High School boys tennis team toppled Cranford on May 21. The 12-7-1 the top-seeded Ridge Red Devils, 3- Cougars advanced to the quarterfinal 2, for the North Jersey, Section 2, round to face the top-seeded West Group 4 championship at Ridge on Morris Central Wolfpack, who peeled May 20. But the 21-4 Blue Devils 16th-seeded Orange, 13-0, in their needed to get a special rally from opening round. third singles (Sebastian Wroe) and Van Dam ran into trouble in the second doubles (Jordan Cafiero and second and third innings but man- Irving Zhao) to earn the title. aged to dodge the Mendham bullets David B. Corbin (May 2019 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times At first singles, Ridge’s Samir both times. From that point, however, David B. Corbin (May 2019 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRYING TO GET THE GO-AHEAD RUN...Blue Devil Jake Bencivenga at- Banerjee defeated Matt Bartok, 6-2, he struck out two batters in the fourth SCORING THE FIRST RUN...Tyler Szczech, No. 13, comes sliding home to score tempts to score the go-ahead run in the fourth inning but will be tagged out at the 6-1, then at second singles, Roshun inning, three in the fifth, although the Cougars’ first run in the bottom of the first inning against St. John Vianney plate by Union catcher Rody Martinez. Westfield beat Union, 4-2 (May 20, 2019. Navin stopped Blue Devil Matt Su, 6- allowing Mendham to score its only at Memorial Field in Cranford on May 18, 2019. The Cougars won 9-2. 3, 4-6, 6-3. Wroe dropped his first set, run on a throwing error, and another May 18, 2019: Senior Kevin open with five runs, on three hits, 6-3, to Kaivalya Hariharan but rallied in the sixth. Van Dam finished with their reserves to take over from that Blue Devil Mia Melao turned on Donovan pitched a strong five and three errors and five more stolen bases point onward. Junior Jack Brady net- the burners down the stretch to finish two-thirds innings then senior Jake in the fifth inning to take a 9-1 lead. ted three goals and four assists. Rob second in the 1,600 with a time of Van Dam stepped to the mound and Jake DeClerico and Jake Chapman Gordon netted three goals. 5:24.01, while teammate Sarah slammed the door on the St. John pulled off a double steal in the inning. May 18, 2017: Brian Oblachinski Hacker finished third at 5:25.46, fol- Vianney Lancers in a 9-2 Cranford Jamie Shriner was the lead man on a and Ryan Bakie each belted home lowed by Raider Maddy Bord at Cougars baseball victory at Memo- double steal earlier in the game. runs as Cranford (16-7) rallied from a 5:32.19. Hacker also had a fine race rial Field in Cranford on May 18. The May 20, 2019: Big opportunities five-run deficit to forge a 10-9 vic- on Day 2 when she finished second at 15-4 Cougars, who totaled 11 hits, occurred but after missing the first op- tory over Governor Livingston on 11:41.41 in the 3,200 behind Viking added a stealing frenzy of 10 swiped portunity, the eighth-seeded Westfield May 18 in Berkeley Heights. Cranford Jerika Lufrano at 11:24.33. Blue Dev- bases plus a successful suicide squeeze High School baseball team cashed in starter Kevin Donovan gave up five ils Melao at 11:53.81 and Taylor to baffle the Lancers. on the next two with two runs in the runs in the bottom of the first inning, Bechtloff at 12:03.33 finished 3-4. Centerfielder Mike Murphy made fourth inning and two more in the fifth including a two-run home run by Dan Cougar Taylor Grant took second in a chest-skidding grab of a low liner to overcome the ninth-seeded Union Serretti before settling in and holding the high jump with a height of 5-0. for the third out in the fourth inning. Farmers, 4-2, in the first round of the the Highlanders to just one run over Cougars Brianna Scotti at 37-1.75 Shortstop Jake DeClerico initiated an North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Tour- his next five innings to claim the win. and Christina Barlik at 37-1.5 placed inning-ending double play in the fifth nament in Westfield on May 20. Blue Bakie blasted a three-run homer in 3-4 in the shot put. by diving to his left and shuffling the Devil Mike Carlone pitched the first the second inning and Oblachinski May 18/19, 2017: Top honors for ball to second baseman Tyler Szczech, four innings and allowed six hits and whacked a solo homer in the fourth. the Union County Tournament boys who then turned and fired to first walked only one batter, while striking Bakie finished 3-for-4 with three RBI track and field crown went to Eliza- baseman Aidan Plick. After the Lanc- out one. MJ Catanzaro tossed three and Mike Meola went 3-for-5 with beth but only by one point (100-99) ers scored once in the sixth, DeClerico scoreless innings, allowing one hit and David B. Corbin (May 2017 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times two RBI. Tyler Szczech went 3-for-3 just ahead of the Union Catholic Vi- short-hopped John Higgins’ low liner a walk, while striking out two Farmers. COMING DOWN TO EARTH...Blue Devil Ally Piscitelli comes down to earth in with two runs, while Dan Maglino kings at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield and fired to first for the third out. Victor Coustan slashed a two-run the long jump event at the Union County track & field Championships at Hub went 2-for-4 with two runs. on May 18-19. Cougar Trey Pascual DeClerico’s final brilliant play came double down the right field line in Stine Field in Plainfield on May 19, 2017. May 18/19, 2017: Strength in the was the highest flyer in the pole vault in the seventh with a backhand stab the fifth inning to give the Blue Dev- distance events and especially in the with a height of 13-6. Cougar Josiah that he converted to an out. ils their 4-2 lead. Matt McIntyre to win the next two sets, 6-1, 6-3. seven strikeouts, walked three and hit field events elevated the Westfield Cadet nearly had his dream come true Murphy (3-for-4, 3 RBI, 2 runs, 2 went 2-for-3 with an RBI and an Blue Devils Brad Hornbeck and one batter, while allowing only four girls track & field team to second in the 400 hurdles. Cadet, who set his stolen bases) rapped an RBI single in intentional walk and performed a Jai Sharma defeated Alan Liu and singles. Kevin Donovan relieved for Khomani Wilson, 6-3, 6-4, at first one out in the sixth and all three outs doubles. At second doubles, Cafiero in the seventh. and Zhao found themselves in a 6-3 Szczech had an RBI groundout in hole to Rishi Kundargi and Pratyush the first inning, a two-run single to Iyer after the first set but roared back center in the third, a single to right in to win the next two sets, 6-0, 6-4. the fifth and an RBI single down the May 18, 2018: Good fortune and right field line in the sixth. Leadoff aggressive base running set the stage hitter Jamie Shriner (2-for-4) tripled, for Elizabeth McCaffery to score the singled and scored both times. Mike winning run on Erin Schwerdtfeger’s Murphy had an RBI sacrifice fly and chopper in the bottom of the seventh an RBI single, Pat Connolly rapped inning to earn the fourth-seeded an RBI single, Jake DeClerico singled Cranford High School softball team a twice and scored once and Jack Jarosz 3-2 victory over the 13th-seeded West singled, was hit-by-a-pitch and scored Morris Central Wolfpack in the first once. round of the North Jersey, Section 2, May 17, 2017: Substitutions came Group 3 Tournament at Adams Field onto the field much earlier than an- in Cranford on May 18. ticipated when the fourth-seeded Cougar pitcher Brenna Dolan, who Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in recent games had hit several bat- first team won every face-off and ters, tossed a three-hitter, walked three converted them all to goals to seize a David B. Corbin (May 2016 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (May 2017 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times and recorded two strikeouts to earn 16-0 first-half lead en route to a 19-3 ON HER WAY TO ANOTHER WHS RECORD...Blue Devil senior Brooke MAKING A MOVE TOWARD THE GOAL...Raider Jason Calabria, No. 21, the win. triumph over the 13th-seeded Schaeffer, No. 2, broke the Westfield High School record in the 800 meters with makes a move toward the goal in the state first round game against Middletown May 21, 2018: Pitcher Jake Van Middletown South Eagles boys la- a time of 2:14.76 at the Union County Tournament in Plainfield on May 21, 2016. South in Scotch Plains on May 17, 2017. The Raiders won handily, 19-3. Dam got stronger as the innings pro- crosse team in the first round of the gressed and Tyler Szczech provided North Jersey, Group 3 Tournament in place with a total of 73 behind the school’s record (55.15) in the 400 the second inning, stole second then diving, rolling snag of a low liner in the majority of the offense as the Scotch Plains on May 17. powerful Union Catholic Vikings, hurdles at the UC Conference meet, tagged up and dashed to third on centerfield. Andrew Caminiti went eighth-seeded Cranford High School Senior David Walker, who will play who totaled 152 points to capture the did one better when he gave it his all Mike Meola’s fly out to right. Will 2-for-3 with a walk. baseball team defeated ninth-seeded for Rutgers next year, won every face- Union County Tournament (UCT) to place second in the event at 54.78 Gallagher (2-for-3, 2 RBI) pulled off May 20, 2019: Five days after Mendham, 7-1, in the first round of off, which set up the “Great Scotch championship at Hub Stine Field in CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Carol Tener

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David B. Corbin (May 2016 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (May 2011 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fred Lecomte (May 2013 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times DEFENDING THE GOAL...Blue Devils Matt McIlroy, No. 35, and goalkeeper A GOOD DAY AT THE TRACK…Raider Erin Pierce breezed to victories in the WAITING FOR THE THROW...Raider shortstop Christian Zazzali awaits the Toby Burgdorf, right, try to prevent a Montclair Mountie from scoring during the 1,600 meters and the 800 meters at the Union County Watchung Division Track throw as Cougar Tommy Trotter, No. 1, steals second base. The Cougars defeated North Jersey Group 4 sectionals in Westfield on May 18, 2016. & Field Championships (May 13/14, 2011). the Raiders, 9-6, at Memorial Field in Cranford on May 16, 2013. A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror of H.S. Sports in Years Past just a nose behind GL Highlander ceived plenty of help from the wol- batters and walking just one. Westfield May 19-20. breaking ouster from the state play- Section 2, Group 4 Softball Tourna- Andrew Aguilera who finished in verine in the pit, senior Jack Cash, also got a dynamic heads up play Blue Devil Ryan Siegel led the pack offs against Mendham a week earlier, ment in Westfield. Elena Scarano went 54.74. who dominated the face-offs and from the freshman duo of shortstop in the 3,200, crossing in a time of 9:38.69 the SPF Raiders tennis team contin- 3-for-4, including a double, and drove Blue Devils Joe San Giacomo scooped eight ground balls, and se- Julia Romano and catcher Erica (PR by 16.51). Cougars Jack Schetelich, ued its push to finish out the season in four runs. Chrissy Ferraro also fin- placed second in the javelin with a PR nior wing man Owen Colwell, who Lawrence, who combined for a key Acacio Escada, Pete Gilligan and Josh strong with a 3-2 victory over Seton ished 3-for-4, scored three runs and put out at home plate in the sixth Cadet took second in the 4x400 with a inning that helped quell a potential time of 3:24.19. Rahway’s Jordan West Raider uprising. Raider Hannah seized first in the shot put with a shove Lyman went 3-for-3. of 63-1.25 and Cougar Will Fries took May 19/20, 2016: “Shattered” third at 50-4. would be the term to describe what May 18, 2015: Senior Christian the No. 1 ranked Union Catholic Vi- Isolda pitched four innings of one-hit king girls did at the Union County ball then Vince Conti relieved in the Tournament track & field champion- fifth to complete a 10-0 shutout of the ships held at Hub Stein Field in 15th-seeded Barringer Blue Bears by Plainfield on May 19-20. The Lady the second-seeded Raiders baseball Vikings seized top honors in nine team in the first round of the North events, which included sensation Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Tourna- Sydney McLaughlin setting three meet ment in Scotch Plains. Zach Lipshitz records (MR), and finished with a increased his varsity career hit total to team total 167 points, 32 points better 107 and his season total to 46 when he than their record of 135 set last year. lined a pair of singles, scored twice McLaughlin posted an MR and and added an RBI. Lipshitz became national-best time of 56.99 in the 400 the Alpha/Omega man when he scored hurdles. McLaughlin then crossed first the first run of the game and the last in the 400 meters in a Viking sweep run on a wild pitch. David B. Corbin (May 2017 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times with a MR time of 52.97. McLaughlin May 18, 2015: The second-seeded David B. Corbin (May 2014 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times ROUNDING THE TURN...Blue Devil Spencer Weigand, right, leads a pack of added her third meet record crossing Blue Devils boys tennis team defeated SAFE AT SECOND...Tiger Alaina Catananzi steals second as Blue Devil short- Blue consisting of Blue Devils, Raiders and Union Catholic Vikings in the seeded first in the 200 at 23.53. Raider top-seeded JP Stevens, 4-1, for the stop Cali Chambliss receives the throw on May 21, 2014 (Section Quarterfinal). group of the 800 meters at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield on May 19, 2017. Madeline Weber took top honors in NJSIAA/New Balance North Jersey, the javelin with a toss of 112-0. Section 2, Group 4 championship. Hall Prep LaGrande Park in Fanwood. swiped three bases. toss of 168-11, Brendan Fuccillo took scooped eight ground balls, along with Blue Devil junior Mia Melao at Junior Tyler Roth, returning from an Senior standout Jeffrey Rodgers, once May 19, 2014: Double plays and, third at 162-5 and Ian Humphrey took junior Kyle Dombroski, who scooped 5:10.79 (Personal Record — PR) and injury, ended up moving into the third again, led the way with another domi- perhaps, a few doubles saved the day fourth at 157-6. Blue Devil Phil Dwyer five ground balls and added an assist. senior captain Julia Myers at 5:11.06 singles position and was the first to nant performance. Rodgers handled for the eighth-seeded Raider baseball and Raider Nigel Nelson tied for third Leuthold notched four goals and placed 3-4 in the 1600. Viking Tyler close out his match with a 6-1, 6-2 Pirate sophomore Sam Yildirimlar in team en route to a 4-3 victory over in the high jump at 6-0. Dwyer did contributed an assist, so Senior Day Scott won the triple jump with a dis- victory. Noah Reich won 7-5, 7-6 (5) straight sets, 6-1, 6-2 to record his ninth-seeded J.P. Stevens in the first add a new PR when he placed third in really worked out for him personally tance of 39-2.75, followed by Raider at first singles. Owen Bartok paired 104th career singles victory. round of the North Jersey, Section 2, the long jump with a leap of 21-11.25. as it did for Bohlinger, who put in a Summer Robinson with a PR 37-6. with Will Kelly at second doubles, May 21, 2015: The Westfield High Group 4 tournament in Scotch Plains. Raider Izu Mozie took second in the pair of goals and added an assist. Blue Devil Brooke Schaeffer was try- fell behind in the first set, but then School boys lacrosse team earned its The first double play, initiated by discus with a toss of 156-5. Raider Senior Blake Taylor and junior Owen ing to give it her all against Onque- rallied to win, 6-4, 6-4. Ben Cymbala second straight appearance in the shortstop Christian Zazzali to second Ben Fleischman finished second in Prybylski each netted a goal and Shabazz in the 800 meters and did and Jack Siegel dropped a close first Group IV North Sectional champion- baseman Zach Lipshitz, who then fired the 3,200 at 9:50.97. sophomore Nicky Bond put in two with a second-place finish at 2:14.76 set but then took the next two sets to ship game with a dominating 13-8 to first, may have been the more cru- May 19, 2017: The Scotch Plains- goals. Sophomore Jake Wornow had to set another WHS record. Cougars win the match 6-7 (1), 6-2, 6-0 victory over Montgomery at Kehler cial one, because it squashed a big Fanwood baseball team’s late season two assists, while senior Matt McIlroy, Brianna Scotti with a PR push of 38- May 19, 2015: The Cranford Cou- Stadium in Westfield. The second- fourth inning for the Hawks, who surge continued with a 4-1 victory over junior Mike Moriarty and freshman 2.5, Christina Barlik (PR 37-9.75) gars boys lacrosse team defeated seeded Blue Devils got four goals and began the inning with the bases loaded South Plainfield in a game played on Devin McLane each added an assist. and Julia Schork (PR 37-5.5) placed Ocean City, 14-7, in the quarterfinals an assist from senior Luke Prybylski. and no one out. The second, however, May 19 in South Plainfield. The Raid- Senior Co-Captain Toby Burgdorff 2-3-4 in the shot put. of the South Jersey, Group 2 tourna- Pat Aslanian finished with three goals that occurred in the fifth inning where ers (16-9), winners of their last seven made seven saves. May 19/20, 2016: Streaks eventu- ment in Cranford. Behind five goals and an assist and James Bohlinger Lipshitz grabbed a grounder, tagged ball games, got strong pitching from the May 18, 2016: The Scotch Plains- ally end and the Union High School from Connor Fitch, the Cougars se- added three goals. the runner heading for second then combo of starter Danny Wilkinson and Fanwood boys’ lacrosse team put to- Farmers managed to snap Union cured a spot in the semifinals where May 17, 2014: The third-seeded fired to first for the third out, may reliever Matt Kipp, which limited the gether a fine overall performance in Catholic’s streak of five straight Union they would face Hopewell Valley. Lady Blue Devils unleashed a relent- have shaken the Hawks’ spirits. host Tigers to just one run. Peter Yarem defeating Hanover Park, 16-6, in an County Tournament boys track & field Richie Hurley and Luke Christiano less 17-hit barrage to subdue the 14th- Lipshitz also rapped a pair of doubles. had two hits and knocked in one run, NJSIAA North Jersey Group III First titles by out-pointing the Vikings, 87- each scored three goals. seeded Edison Eagles, 14-1, in the May 20, 2014: Minuteman pitcher while Colin McAlindin had an RBI and Round match played on May 18 in 81, at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield on May 20, 2015: Despite a heart- opening round of the North Jersey, William Marte mixed his pitches well scored a run. Scotch Plains. Jack Brady led the way PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE and kept the Cranford Cougar batters May 18, 2016: Little time was with four goals and an assist. Joe out of sync to lead the Elizabeth High wasted in finding out who was the Griffith notched a pair of goals and a 2020 MUNICIPAL BUDGET School baseball team to a 4-2 regular- boss when the 10-seeded Montclair pair of assists. Tyler Malauseena, CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 Mounties came to Gary Kehler Sta- David Walker and Jason Calabria each BOROUGH OF FANWOOD dium on May 18 to face the seventh- scored twice. PUBLIC NOTICE seeded Westfield High School Blue May 19, 2016: The Westfield soft- COUNTY OF UNION TOWN OF WESTFIELD Devils boys lacrosse team on “Senior ball team celebrated Senior Day with BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Day” only to leave Westfield with a a 4-0 shutout over Scotch Plains- FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE FOR VIRTUAL 10-1 drudging in the first round of the Fanwood on May 19 in Westfield. HEARING TOWNSHIP OF WESTFIELD North Jersey Group 4 Tournament. With the Blue Devils paying tribute to BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, In compli- Revenue and Appropriation Summaries ance with the New Jersey Municipal Land SUMMARY OF REVENUES ANTICIPATED Use Law, the General Ordinances of the Township of Westfield and the Rules and 2020 2019 Regulations of the Township of Westfield 1. Surplus 650,000.00 1,060,000.00 Board of Adjustment, and in order to com- 2. Total Miscellaneous Revenues 2,019,413.27 2,241,504.47 ply with the Executive Orders signed by 3. Receipts from Delinquent Taxes 200,000.00 190,000.00 Governor Murphy and in an effort to follow 4. a) Local Tax for Municipal Purposes 6,232,058.53 6,132,341.19 best practices recommended by the United b) Addition to Local School District Tax 0.00 0.00 States Center for Disease Control (CDC), c) Minimum Library Tax 419,385.00 415,995.53 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that The Board Tol Amt to be Rsd by Taxes for Sup of Muni Bnd 6,651,443.53 6,548,336.72 of Adjustment of the Town of Westfield, New Jersey will hold a virtual meeting on Total General Revenues 9,520,856.80 10,039,841.19 June 8, 2020, at 7:30 pm to hear and FINAL consider the following appeals for bulk (c) SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS 2020 BUDGET 2019 BUDGET and/or (d) variance relief from require- 1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages 3,230,262.00 3,453,898.00 ments of the Westfield Land Use Ordi- nance. Other Expenses 3,411,592.84 3,897,763.83 2. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations 1,054,102.60 1,025,961.00 Rangan Gangavaram, 1020 Summit 3. Capital Improvements 5,000.00 40,000.00 Avenue. Applicant is seeking approval to 4. Debt Service (Include for School Purposes) 1,419,899.36 1,222,218.36 construct an attached two car garage con- trary to Section 11.07E7, 12.04F, 12.04E, 5. Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 400,000.00 400,000.00 12.0F3 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- Total General Appropriations 9,520,856.80 10,039,841.19 nance requires a minimum rear yard set- Total Number of Employees 86 86 back of 35 feet. Proposed is 20 feet. Ordi- nance allows a maximum building cover- David B. Corbin (May 2016 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times 2020 DEDICATED SEWER UTILITY BUDGET age of 20%. Proposed is 23.36%. Ordi- COMING AROUND THE TURN...Blue Devils Ryan Siegel (No. 11), Nick nance allows a maximum floor area ratio of Antonelli (No. 7) and Jacob Triarsi (behind Antonelli) come around the turn in SUMMARY OF REVENUES ANTICIPATED 32%. Proposed is 34.24%. Ordinance al- the 1,600 meters at the Union County Tournament at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield 2020 2019 lows a maximum building coverage with a on May 20, 2016. 1. Surplus 25,000.00 0.00 porch of 24%. Proposed is 24.9%. 2. Miscellaneous Revenues 548,145.00 284,500.00 Ethan Blumenfeld & Lori Guistiniani, The 9-8 Blue Devils scored two goals three graduating seniors in Elena 3. Deficit (General Budget) 0.00 0.00 26 Fairhill Road. Applicants are seeking within the first minute and one-half Elliott, Katie Brown and Hailey Reilly, Total Revenues 573,145.00 284,500.00 approval to construct a new home utilizing and maintained that consistent pres- it was the younger players who led the FINAL a portion of the existing home contrary to sure on the 5-13 Mounties’ defense charge to victory on this day. Section 11.05E5 and 11.05E6 of the Land SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS 2020 BUDGET 2019 BUDGET Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a mini- throughout the game. Junior Danielle Rinaldi went 3-for- 1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages 45,000.00 45,000.00 mum front yard setback of 46.33 feet. Senior Co-Captains Brandon 3 with two RBI and scored a run, Other Expenses 527,145.00 234,500.00 Proposed is 43.4 feet. Ordinance requires Luethold and James Bohlinger rose while sophomore Bridget Hyland 2. Capital Improvements 1,000.00 5,000.00 a minimum side yard setback of 15 feet. to the occasion offensively and re- pitched a four-hitter, striking out three 3. Debt Service 0.00 0.00 Proposed is setback of 11.7 feet on the left 4. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations 0.00 0.00 side. Ordinance requires a minimum side 5. Surplus (General Budget) 0.00 0.00 yard setback of 15 feet. Proposed is a Total Appropriations 573,145.00 284,500.00 setback of 10.73 feet on the right side. The Family Law Department of Total Number of Employees - Full & Part Time 1 2 The public can join the meeting and participate electronically or by phone by BALANCE OF OUTSTANDING DEBT accessing the following link https:// Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski GENERAL SEWER us02web.zoom.us/j/602589976, Zoom Meeting ID#: 602-589-976, or by dialing: Interest 2,690,369.00 0.00 470.381.2552 or 646.518.9805. The ap- Jennifer L. Young, Esq. • Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq. • Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. Principal 11,566,266.57 0.00 plication plans, and all documents submit- Outstanding Balance 14,256,635.57 0.00 ted in relation to the application are on file in the office of the Town Engineer, 959 3 Lawyers, 3 Levels of Experience, 3 Hourly Rates Notice is hereby given that the budget and tax resolution was approved by the Borough Council of the North Avenue West, Westfield, New Jer- Borough of Fanwood, County of Union on May 18, 2020. sey. A digital copy is available by contact- All designed to serve your interests in all aspects of divorce including A hearing on the budget and tax resolution will be held via Video Conference on June 15, 2020 at 7:00 ing the Board Secretary Linda Jacus at custody, parenting time, relocation, distribution of assets, alimony, o’clock ( PM ) at which time and place, objections to the Budget and Tax Resolution for the year 2020 may [email protected], or by viewing child support, college costs, prenuptial agreements, mediation, domestic be presented via telephone by calling in at 1-872-240-3412. When prompted to enter access code, please the documents on the Town of Westfield violence, palimony and post-divorce changes in financial circumstances. website: https://www.westfieldnj.gov/. enter 201-378-181. 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David B. Corbin (May 2009 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fred Lecomte (May 2004 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (May 2011 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times UNION COUNTY CHAMPS…The Raiders celebrate after pulling off a 2-1 NORTH JERSEY, SECTION 2, GROUP 4 CHAMPS…The Blue Devil girls LEADING THE PACK…Blue Devil Sam Tooley, center, leads the pack in the 800 victory over the Blue Devils in a 10-inning UCT championship classic game at rejoice after defeating J. P. Stevens, 1-0, in 12 innings for the North Jersey, Section as Kevin Ingram and Kevin Smith, far right, follow closely. Tooley (1:56.75), Williams Field in Elizabeth on May 16, 2009. 2, Group 4 softball title at Whippany Park (May 27, 2004). Ingram (1:57.79) and Smith (1:58.98) finished 1-2-5 (May 13/14, 2011). A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror of H.S. Sports in Years Past put with a shove of 51-4.75. Cougars Edwards crossed first in the 100 meters Fortino lashed a three-run home run May 27, 2004: The Blue Devil soft- TJ Nichols at 44-2 and JD Foye at 44- with a time of 12.88. Edwards also over the right-centerfield fence in the ball team shut down highly touted J.P. 0.5 finished 6-7. Cougar Adham placed first in the 400 meters with a time top of the third to give his team a Stevens, 1-0, in a 12-inning marathon McGuire placed third in the triple of 58.2. The next day, Edwards took top seemingly comfortable 5-0 lead. to capture the North Jersey Section 2, jump with a distance of 43-0.5. honors in the 200 with a time of 25.92. May 16, 2009: Two outstanding Group 4 championship at Whippany May 22, 2012: Strong defense and Raider Erin Pierce had an easy win in teams refusing to lose, two outstand- Park. The sectional title was the first the ability to adjust quickly to a shift the 1,600 with a time of 5:19.27. Raider in an offensive attack earned the Camille Handy won the triple jump Westfield Blue Devil boys lacrosse with a distance of 35-2.5. team a 9-6 victory over Columbia in Cougars Natalie Englese took top the second round of the Group 4 tour- honors in the 400 meters and 200 nament at Gary Kehler Stadium in meters, while Kristen VanBenschoten Westfield. Defenders John Lanzano, grabbed first in the discus and shot Christian Burgdorf, Mike Fitzhenry put to help the Cranford High School and Jack Simcox were very success- girls capture the Union County Moun- ful knocking down Cougar passes and tain Division title with a total of 114 turning the direction of the game in points. the Blue Devils’ favor. May 14, 2011: Cougars stalked their David B. Corbin (May 2014 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times May 13-14, 2011: Andrew Kirna, prey with two runs in the first inning, WILD PLAY AT HOME...Raider catcher JT Beirne scrambles for the ball as J.P. Sam Tooley and Jack Leahy fronted a but struck a deadly blow with eight Stevens Hawk Dennis Cepper dives safely home in the third inning. The Raiders host of Blue Devils that reaped a huge runs in the second inning to guide the scored twice in the fifth to defeat the Hawks, 4-3, in Scotch Plains (May 19, 2014). harvest of team points in the distance top-seeded Cranford baseball team to events and Mike DePaola took top a 14-1, five-inning victory over the season victory at Memorial Field in and had one RBI. honors in the high jump to lead the second-seeded Governor Livingston David B. Corbin (May 2002 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cranford. Tommy Trotter, Jack May 18, 2013: Chrissy Ferraro’s Westfield boys track & field team to Highlanders in the Union County Tour- NEW UCT MEET RECORD...Raider Ray Williams sets a new UCT record in the McCaffrey, Sam Scher and Mike Smith fabulous snag in deep centerfield put the Union County Watchung Divi- nament championship game at Kean 200 meters with a time of 20.9 seconds. He also set a meet record in the 400 meters were the only Cougars to get a hit. the top-seeded Blue Devils softball sion title at Governor Livingston High University in Union. Junior Kurt and placed first in the long jump (May 17, 2002). May 21, 2014: Uncommon control team one out away from advancing to School in Berkeley Heights. Rutmayer limited the Highlander of- problems from pitcher Elena Scarano the Union County Tournament cham- Kirna crossed first in the 1,600 fensive machine to just two singles and ing pitchers refusing to yield and a for Westfield since 1990. Senior catcher evaporated after the first inning and pionship game then Cali Chambliss meters with a time of 4:21.77 fol- a triple, and one walk. Mark Osofsky packed house full of civil fans of all Lauren Musacchia drilled a winning the third-seeded Westfield Blue Devil corralled a line drive to secure the 17- lowed by Leahy at 4:24.08 and team- launched a two-run homer and ages rooting for their respective teams line drive into short center with two girls’ bats and gloves joined in to seize 5 Blue Devils’ 5-4 victory over A.L. mate Zach Lizmi at 4:26.1. Leahy whacked a two-run double. Eric set the stage for one of the most memo- outs in the 12th to score Mary Kate a 14-4, six-inning victory over Linden Johnson at Kean University in Union. crossed first in the 3,200 meters with Walano scored in all four of his plate rable Union County Tournament Flannery. Pitcher Lauren Gelmetti sur- in the quarterfinal round of the North Senior Sarah Seitz sparkled with a a time of 9:25.65 followed by Andrew appearances. Chris Fulinosz (2-for-3, (UCT) baseball games in its 56-year rendered seven hits, sat down five Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 tournament pair of singles, a double and a run Kirna at 9:27.57 and John Kirna at 2 runs scored) stole home history. The top-seeded Raiders and Hawks and walked none. in Westfield. Chrissy Ferraro, who scored in her three at-bats. Julia second-seeded Westfield, faced each May 17, 2002: Raider senior Ray had been batting in various parts of the Criscuolo drilled a clutch two-run other in the UCT championship game Williams broke two records at the lineup throughout the season, was in double in the third inning, and Natalie for the first time. Raider mound ace Union County Track and Field Cham- the No. 2 spot after leadoff hitter Cali Tupper ripped an RBI single in the Gary Binkiewicz in a showdown with pionships at Williams Field in Eliza- Chambliss. And it worked out well as fifth to bring home pinch runner Sam Stanford bound fireballer Chris beth. Williams soared 22’10.25” on she produced two hits, walked once Velez with what turned out to be the Jenkins, went face-to-face for nine his second qualifying attempt to win and scored four runs. Chambliss winning run. innings at Williams Field in Eliza- the long jump. He breezed across the thumped a three-run triple, singled, May 20, 2013: Nearly everything beth, only to walk off the field in a 1- finish line in 47.4 to seize first in the walked twice and scored three times. that could happen in a baseball game 1 tie and leave the outcome in the 400 meters and to break the previous Julia Criscuolo drilled a two-run came into play in the top of the sixth hands of their relievers. UC record of 47.7 that he tied last year. double, singled and scored twice. inning when the 10th-seeded Westfield Center stage came Nick Bonadies, Williams burned across the finish line May 22, 2014: Superb pitching Blue Devils scored eight runs then who rapped a two-out single in the top in 20.9 to win the 200 meters and to set combined with key hits and some out- added another six in the seventh to stun of the 10th inning, zoomed to third on another meet record tied two years ago a hit-and-run single from Kevin by Rahway’s Danny Johnson at 21.2. Maroney, then scored what turned out Junior Adam Wendel gave Westfield to be the winning run when John its only first place by winning the high Maxwell chopped a bad-hop single jump with a clearance of 6’2”. over the shoulder of second baseman May 17, 2000: Senior Maura Dave Babetski to give the Raiders a McMahon added some extra kick to 2-1 victory. win both the 800-meter and 1,600- David B. Corbin (May 2012 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times May 22, 2006: It took four years meter events, which enabled the Blue TAKING THE LEAD IN THE 3,200…Blue Devil John Kirna, No. 2, keeps ahead but the Blue Devil boys lacrosse team Devil girls to place second behind the of Cougar Tom Feeney, No. 1, and GL Highlander Anthony Bucci, left, during the finally defeated the top-seeded Sum- Elizabeth girls, who totaled 85 points, first several laps of the 3,200. Bucci finished first, Kirna took second and Feeney mit Hilltoppers for the Union County at the Union County Track and Field took third (May 18, 2012). Tournament championship with a 10- Championships at Williams Field in 9:57.78. Tooley at 1:56.75, Kevin May 15, 2010: Mark Osofsky 9 triumph at Tatlock Field in Summit. Elizabeth. The Blue Devils totaled 76 Ingram at 1:57.79 and Kevin Smith at ripped a two-run single and Nick Cook Junior midfielder Ryan Yarusi led the points to edge the Raiders, who placed 1:58.98 finished 1-2-5 in the 800 followed with a three-run home run to charge with three goals and an assist. third with 75 points. meters. tie the score in the bottom of the third May 13-14, 2011: Blue Devils and inning, and Eric Walano seized the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Raiders were jockeying for the lead in opportunity to dash home with the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS the Union County Watchung Division eventual winning run after a wild pitch PLANNING BOARD girls track & field, but in the end the in the fifth inning to give the third- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of our citizens and consistent with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., Raider girls came on strong in the field seeded Cranford High School base- through standards promulgated by the State of New Jersey, Department of Community David B. Corbin (May 2013 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times events and the distance events to cap- ball team a 6-5 victory over top-seeded Affairs, and Executive Orders 103 and 107, the regular meeting of the Planning Board of DIVING INTO SECOND WITH A DOUBLE...Crusader Jamie Checka dives into ture the title with 159 points, while Westfield in the Union County Tour- the Township of Scotch Plains scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. will be second base with a double in the second inning as Blue Devil second baseman Julia Westfield finished with 137 points at nament championship game at Will- held by online/virtual means and telephonically only. Criscuolo catches the throw during the UCT semifinal (May 18, 2013). The agenda for the meeting on June 8, 2020 will be posted on the Township of Scotch Governor Livingston High School in iams Field in Elizabeth. Plains Website, and includes new business for which public participation will be permit- standing defensive plays have been the seventh-seeded Scotch Plains- Berkeley Heights. Blue Devil Ashley Blue Devil designated hitter Greg ted. Members of the public who wish to monitor and/or participate in the public meeting the mainstay of the Westfield Blue Fanwood Raiders, 15-7, in the opening PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE may join from a computer or capable device at: Devils baseball team this season and round of the North Jersey, Section 2, Join Zoom Meeting that formula remained intact as the Group 4 Tournament in Scotch Plains. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85347038536?pwd=aUh3ZG8zVStrUXNUTzBOaVBjRXFyZz09 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT top-seeded, seventh-ranked Blue Dev- Eric Demers, who went 3-for-5, Meeting ID: 853 4703 8536 ils stopped eighth-seeded Scotch whacked a two-run home run in the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Password: 519728 Adjustment of the Township of Scotch Plains scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2020 has Plains-Fanwood, 5-2, in the sixth inning and added another two-run been rescheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. To protect the health, safety or join by telephone by dialing 16465588656 and entering the above noted Meeting ID quarterfinal round of the North Jersey, homer in the seventh. and welfare of our citizens and pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4- when prompted. Section 2, Group 4 tournament in Blue Devil Liam Devin walked once 6 et seq., and Executive Orders 103 and 107, the meeting will be held by online/virtual The new business materials are on file and will be available for public inspection, free Westfield. Blue Devil Mike and rapped three hits, including a three- means and telephonically only. of charge, at least ten (10) days prior to the online/virtual hearing at: The agenda for the meeting on June 11, 2020 includes several public hearings for which Androconis pitched five strong in- run homer over the centerfield fence https://www.scotchplainsnj.gov/departments/downtown-redevelopment-committee/ public participation will be permitted. Members of the public who wish to monitor and/or downtown-overlay-zone-ordinances/ nings, permitting just two hits and a in the seventh, and scored twice. Raider participate in these public meeting procedures may join from a computer or cell phone run, while striking out one. 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Campbell, retired en- dent of the Board of Education dur- Fall Dean’s List Honorees gineering executive with the J.M. ing the 70s, when racial balance, Patricia Curry-Coffey, Loving MONTCLAIR, N.J. — ily Sci and Human Development; Huber Corporation, passed away on unionization of teachers and sex edu- Montclair State University con- Joe Varela, Exercise Science; Jes- Tuesday, April 28, a week shy of his cation were all contentious issues. He Mother, Grandma and Friend gratulates the more than 5,000 stu- sica Yu, Psychology. 97th birthday, in Orange also served as Trustee of dents named to the Fall 2019 Dean’s The Fall 2019 Dean’s List also County, California. the Westfield United Fund Patricia Curry-Coffey passed away Neptune Senior Center. List. The Dean’s List, issued after included three Fanwood residents. Born in New York and on the Mayor’s Com- peacefully, surrounded by family, on Pat’s life was filled with people. the close of the Fall and Spring Listed along with their majors, they City, he grew up on mittee for Community Monday, April 27, 2020, She loved everyone and semesters by the academic deans, are: Jacqueline Gallo, Animation Staten Island, where he Relations. at her home in Neptune, everyone loved her. gives recognition to students with and Illustration; Mary Hubbard, attended Curtis High He and Helen were N.J. She was 91 years She was the loving, a 3.500 or higher semester GPA if Linguistics; Kiley Porter, History. School. After graduat- members of Echo Lake old. Pat was born in Jer- devoted and supportive a minimum of 12 credits is earned The following Mountainside ing at age 16, he attended Country Club in sey City, N.J., on Janu- mother of six kids: in courses that contribute to the residents, listed along with their McGill University in Westfield, where they had ary 18, 1929, to Charles Marilyn Curry (Barry GPA and if there are no IN (incom- majors, were included on the Fall Montreal, Canada. an active social life. Other and Amelia Colbert, one Kinman), Rita plete) grades for that semester. 2019 Dean’s List: When World War II clubs of which they were of five children. She at- Salvatore (Lou), Ellen The following Westfield students, Carmine Cioffi, Business Admin- broke out he enlisted in members were the St. tended St. Michael’s Gorski (Gary), Patti listed along with their majors, were istration; Jessica Fiorenza, Busi- the Royal Canadian Air Andrew’s Society of New High School in Jersey DeProspero, Amelia named to the Fall 2019 Dean’s List: ness Administration; Ashley Force and served as a York, the Salmon Arm City. In 1949 she mar- Edwards (William) and Darien Abaya, Accounting; Aaron Knudsen, Religious Studies. Flying Officer with the Douglas J. Campbell (British Columbia) Golf ried Daniel Curry, the Dan Curry (Susan). She Barco-Brown, Business Adminis- The following Cranford residents, Coastal Command Wing Club, Dana West Yacht “love of her life,” moved will be missed by her tration; Dale Beyert, Music; Ian listed along with their majors, were in both the Atlantic and Pacific the- Club and El Niguel Country Club in to Fanwood and raised 11 grandkids, 10 great- Cauley, Earth and Environmental named to the Fall 2019 Dean’s List: aters. While on leave in Victoria, Brit- Laguna Niguel, California. They also six children. Patricia Curry-Coffey grandkids and numer- Science; Nicholas Cherrey, Televi- Victoria Alfano, Biology; ish Columbia, he met his future wife, traveled extensively, visiting Europe, Pat worked for the ous relatives. A multi- sion and Digital Media; Ciara Michael Bellrose, Accounting; Helen Daggett, whom he married in Russia and South America. Scotch Plains-Fanwood school sys- tude of Pat’s friends and family Collins, Visual Communication Ashleigh Heyder, Psychology; 1945. After the war they returned to After he retired they built a summer tem and Bell Labs until her retire- gathered last year to celebrate her Design; Kylinn Kraemer, Psychol- Julia Higgins, Public Relations; McGill, where he graduated as a home in Helen’s hometown of Salmon ment. After Dan’s death, she mar- 90th birthday. It was a wonderful ogy; Alex Mazen, History; Evan Juliana Lefano, Exercise Science; Chemical Engineer and member of Arm, British Columbia. They would ried James Coffey and moved to day that embodied her lifelong be- Schaefer, Communication and Me- Kieran Lynch, Geography; Evan Psi Epsilon Alpha, the Engineering drive across country every summer Neptune. The two traveled all over lief that “Life is Good.” dia Arts; Areta Vovk, History. Mayer, Family Sci and Human De- honor society of Canada. with their little dog and spend several the world until his death in 2011. She will be remembered by all The following Scotch Plains resi- velopment; Joseph Norton, Exer- Doug’s first job was with J.M. Huber months enjoying the beautiful views, A devout Catholic, Pat served as a who knew her as a kind, fun-lov- dents, listed along with their ma- cise Science; Mairead O’Gorman, in New Jersey, and he stayed with fresh air and friendly people. Eucharistic Minister at the Immacu- ing, joyful soul. jors, were recognized on the Fall Animation and Illustration; Elena them through his 37-year career, retir- In 1999 they moved their full-time late Heart of Mary Church in Scotch A Celebration of Life will occur 2019 Dean’s List: Olveira, Undeclared; Brian Papa, ing as Vice-President of Operations of residence from Westfield to Dana Plains and the Holy Innocents Church at a future date. Donations may be Gianna Barba, Undeclared; Business Administration; Matt the Printing Ink Division. He was ac- Point, California, to be close to their in Neptune. She volunteered at Meals made to “Feed America.” Alexis Casterlow, Medical Humani- Russomanno, Accounting; Alyvia tive in the industry and was elected a daughter, Ellen; son-in-law, Bruce, on Wheels and was a “regular” at the May 28, 2020 ties; Kristyn Cerini, Communica- Smith, Family Sci and Human De- Printing Ink Pioneer by the National and grandson, Cameron. Helen pre- tion and Media Arts; Amy Chen, velopment; Olivia Sobocinski, Jus- Association in 1978. He also served as deceased Doug in December – they Public Health; Patrick Cuccurullo, tice Studies; David Tonda, Politi- President of the New York Metropoli- had been married for 74 years. Undeclared; Nya Downing, Busi- cal Science; Katie Walker, Psy- tan Printing Ink Association and as To leave an online message or Peter Munkittrick Attains ness Administration; Madison Gal, chology; Meredith Weischadle, President of the Edison Chamber of memory, please visit Undeclared; Caroline Gutierrez, Exercise Science. Commerce for several years. www.mcaulaywallace.com/obituary/ Eagle Scout Status Psychology; Paige McKeown, Fam- The following Garwood resi- He was a resident of Westfield, douglas-campbell. ily Sci and Human Development; dents, listed along with their ma- N.J., for 44 years, and served as Presi- May 28, 2020 WESTFIELD — In an unprec- Under the leadership of Scout- Jake Mruczinski, Earth and Envi- jors, also were among the Fall 2019 edented time, Holy Trinity Boy masters Henry Hom, Seamus ronmental Science; Anna Dean’s List honorees: Scout Troop 73 will honor an un- Cunningham and Rob Lang, Peter Piekutowski, Linguistics; Brogan Carrie Bree, History; TJ Bianco, Jillian Rose Lapidus Earns precedented six new Eagle Scouts participated in several camping and Quigley, Accounting; Allan Business Administration; Karina at this year’s spring Court of Honor. canoe trips, service projects and Romero, Music; Katherine Shanks, Joyner, Business Administration; Due to the COVID-19 shutdown, volunteering activities. He was a English; Gianna Strzalkowski, Fam- Nicholas Lipari Pazienza, Music. Degree, Academic Award the celebration this Sunday, May patrol leader in his first year and 31, will be virtual. In the coming also served as quartermaster. Two READING, Pa. — Jillian Rose Although an in-person com- weeks, Troop 73 will present a pro- particularly memorable highlights Lapidus of Scotch Plains earned a mencement ceremony is planned file for each individual Eagle Scout of Peter’s Scouting experience Two Local Students Receive Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, for a later date, the college cel- to honor his tremendous achieve- were his two-week high adventure this spring from Albright College. ebrated the Class of 2020 with a ment, an honor attained by only trek at the Philmont Scout Ranch National Merit Scholarships A graduate of Scotch Plains- live degree conferral on May 17, about 4 percent of Scouts. in New Mexico in July 2016 and Fanwood High School, Ms. followed by a virtual cap toss across The first Scout to achieve this also the 2017 Erie Canal Paddle. AREA — The National Merit each state is proportional to the Lapidus studied digital communi- social media, via #Albright2020. rank in the 2020 class is Peter For his Eagle project, Peter re- Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) state’s percentage of the nation’s cations at the college. Founded in 1856, Albright Col- Munkittrick, son of Helen and Ron ceived permission from Westfield has made its second announce- graduating high-school seniors. Ms. Lapidus earned the Digital lege offers a flexible curriculum that Munkittrick. Peter attended Holy Town Administrator Jim Gildea to ment of National Merit $2,500 These scholars were selected by Communications Faculty Award encourages students to combine and Trinity Interparochial School, build a paver patio with a bench and Scholarship winners in the 2020 a committee of college admissions for her academic work at Albright. cross majors to create individual- where he joined Cub Scout Pack plant a maple shade tree in Edgewood National Merit Scholarship Pro- officers and high-school counse- This award acknowledges strong ized academic programs. Close fac- 73 in 2008. He enjoyed the activi- Tree Park in Westfield. He com- gram. On April 22, more than lors, who appraised a substantial and consistent scholarly achieve- ulty mentorship, numerous experi- ties and meetings led by den-par- pleted his project in April 2019. 1,000 recipients of corporate- amount of information submitted ment of a senior digital communi- ential learning options and a diverse ent Bill Hanlon, such as learning Outside of Scouting, Peter’s ac- sponsored Merit Scholarship by both the finalists and their high cations major. community of scholars and learners how to change a car tire and learn- tivities include sports and travel. awards were named, and on June 3 schools: academic record, includ- create opportunities for Albright ing how to use a pocketknife re- He played hockey with the and July 13, some 4,100 college- ing difficulty level of subjects Connor Fitch Earns graduates to exceed their own ex- sponsibly. Peter eagerly crossed Cranford Hockey Club, and soccer sponsored Merit Scholarship win- studied and grades earned; scores pectations. Located in Reading, Pa., over into Boy Scout Troop 73 in with the traveling soccer team FC ners will be announced. By the from the Preliminary SAT/Na- Academic Honors Albright enrolls more than 1,800 full- 2013, where he enjoyed his first- Premier. He enjoyed trips with his conclusion of this year’s competi- tional Merit Scholarship Qualify- BRUNSWICK, Me. — Bowdoin time undergraduates and 700 adult ever sleepover at Camp Winnebago soccer team to England and tion, about 7,600 academic cham- ing Test (PSAT/NMSQT®); con- College’s 24th annual Honors Day, learners and graduate students. followed by his first wilderness Mexico, where he was able to en- pions will have won National tributions and leadership in school acknowledging the exceptional aca- camping and canoe trek to the gage with the local communities. Merit Scholarships worth more and community activities; an es- demic accomplishments of students Congratulations Adirondacks. He has traveled to Thailand and than $30 million. say written by the finalist; and a and faculty, was held on the academic South Africa with his family. Peter Two local residents are among recommendation written by a high- year’s last day of classes, May 6. on your currently is a senior at St. Peter’s the latest group of honorees. Lara school official. Connor Fitch, a resident of Cranford Prep in Jersey City, where he en- Karacasu of Cranford is a student NMSC finances most of these and a member of the Bowdoin Col- joyed playing on the soccer team, at the Union County Magnet High single-payment National Merit lege Class of 2021, received the Paul joyous occasion! participating in service activities School in Scotch Plains. Her prob- $2500 Scholarships. Corporations H. Douglas Prize. He is an economics and forming lifelong friendships. able career field is biomedical en- and company foundations that and mathematics major with a minor Weddings In the fall, Peter will attend gineering. Deborah C. Obiajulu sponsor awards through NMSC in German. Augsburg College in Minneapolis, of Westfield is a student at the also help underwrite these schol- Founded in 1794, Bowdoin Col- Births Minn., where he will major in in- Academy For Allied Health Sci- arships with grants they provide lege enrolls approximately 1,800 stu- ternational business and will con- ences in Scotch Plains. Her prob- in lieu of paying administrative dents of distinction from across Engagements tinue playing soccer. able career field is medicine. fees. Scholars may use their awards America and around the world. Lo- National Merit $2,500 Scholar- at any regionally-accredited cated on the coast of Maine, Bowdoin Anniversarys Clay Prichett Named ship winners are the finalists in United States college or univer- offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in To reserve your space each state judged to have the stron- sity. more than 40 majors, including inter- Commended Scholar gest combination of accomplish- disciplinary programs. Contact Suzette Stalker, Community Editor MERCERSBURG, Pa. — Clay ments, skills and potential for suc- PUBLIC NOTICE Prichett of Westfield, grade 12, cess in rigorous college studies. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 908-232-4407 was named a commended scholar The number of winners named in BUY, SELL, RENT, HIRE: [email protected] CHANCERY DIVISION (all grades of 85 or above) during UNION COUNTY goleader.com/form/classified goleader.com/form/wedding Peter Munkittrick the winter term at Mercersburg Benefit Clothing Drive DOCKET NO. F-014466-19 Academy. 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PUBLICATION HPC Seeks Photos of Westfield Homes Mixing ‘Then and Now’ WESTFIELD — Celebrating the historic beauty of Westfield’s homes over time, the Westfield Historic Pres- With Zest ervation Commission has introduced By HILLARY SHOPE its series “Then and Now” on social Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times media. Kicking off the series is the Walter J. Lee House on South Euclid Spicy Tuna Burgers with Chili Lime 4. Add two eggs to the bowl and Avenue, one of the original homes in Mayonnaise mix. the Terrace Park neighborhood. Mr. This tuna recipe makes three 5. Squeeze one wedge of lemon Lee was publisher of The Westfield burgers and is perfect for the grill. We into the bowl. Leader and a local real estate devel- look forward to seeing you make this 6. Using a blender or food proces- oper. Built in 1906, this Colonial over the next week. Please tag us on sor, blend your walnuts to a sand-like Revival Shingle style home was one Instagram when trying the recipe us- consistency. Mix the walnuts into the of the original houses in the Terrace ing #LeaderROTW (Recipe of the bowl with other ingredients. Park neighborhood, which encom- Week) tagging @mixingwithzest and 7. Add your spices to the bowl, passed 100 acres from Harrison to @leadertimes. Let us know what you including: cayenne, red pepper flakes, Tremont Avenues. think of the recipe and if you have any black pepper and salt. Mix. The home’s 2002 renovation re- recipes you would like to see in this 8. Add Sriracha to the bowl (the The Walter J. Lee House 1906 The Walter J. Lee House Today ceived awards from the Westfield column. more you add, the spicier it will be). Historic Preservation Commission as Ingredients: Mix all ingredients until well com- well as the National Trust for Historic 12 oz. canned Albacore tuna in bined. Preservation. It also was featured in water 9. Form your Kean Elimination of Programs the Old House Journal. ½ fresh burgers. Use your Do you have Then and Now photos jalapeno, chopped hands to take a por- of your old home? Send them to (remove seeds) tion of the mixture [email protected] with a few 1/8 cup of and form it into a Sparks Outcry From Union lines about its history, or go to chopped yellow patty. If the patty facebook.com/WestfieldHPC. onion feels too moist, By BRIAN TRUSDELL Teachers claimed the school more mentality, and he’s going to go out 2 eggs squeeze out some Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times likely has suffered a $20 million with a bang.” Local Library Seeks 1 wedge lemon, of the juices and UNION — Kean University’s an- “hit,” or reduction in revenue. But, New Jersey Commissioner of squeezed then place the nouncement that it was eliminating according to KFT President James Education Lamont Repolett, who Community Input ¼ cup halved formed burgers several programs due to the eco- Castiglione, Kean has run surpluses previously had served on the Kean SCOTCH PLAINS — The Adult walnuts (or any onto a clean plate. nomic fallout of the novel of $15 million to $25 million for the board of trustees, was selected in Services Department of the Scotch kind) Repeat until all burgers have been coronavirus outbreak has sparked past five years which if that held for May to replace Dr. Farahi when his Plains Public Library invites the ¼ tsp cayenne formed. accusations from the school’s the current academic year, would at contract expires at the end of June. community to respond to a survey ¼ tsp red pepper flakes 10. If you have time, place the teacher’s union that the drastic worst leave the school with a bal- The position pays $360,000 annu- and let the library know how it Sprinkle of black pepper burgers in the fridge to chill for about moves were unnecessary and a “re- anced budget. ally, according to reports. might best meet their needs. Sprinkle of salt (if using a salt an hour. This will make them easier to tributive” act of outgoing President “First of all, the university, de- Mr. Halper added that three mem- While the library building is grinder, do one twist) handle on the grill. Dawood Farahi. spite repeated requests, has pro- bers of the KFT executive council, closed, the staff is still working 1 tsp Sriracha (or some type of 11. Heat the grill and spread olive The charges come after Kean said vided no financial analysis whatso- including himself, will be let go in hard to fulfill the library’s mis- spicy chili sauce) oil on the grates so the burgers don’t on May 15 that it would suspend the ever,” he said. “Then a $20-million the latest cuts by the school. sion of providing the community Ciabatta rolls (or buns of your stick. Grill the burgers on medium- music, music performance and mu- hit, if they’re still running of sur- “The biggest point of all is why with resources and services that choice) high for four to five minutes on each sic education programs and elimi- plus of $25 million, a $20-million would a university be shutting down enhance lifelong learning, even ¼ cup mayonnaise side. Nice grill marks will appear. nate the music conservatory; sus- hit will lead to a $5-million surplus. programs six weeks before a new without access to physical materi- 1/8 tsp chili powder 12. While your burgers are grilling, pend the science sustainability pro- “And so, we’ve asked the university president comes in?” Mr. als and space. ½ small lime, squeezed toast your rolls. Slice the ciabatta gram; suspend the theater educa- repeatedly to provide financial Castiglione said. “All we’re saying The online survey asks partici- Burger Directions: rolls in half and place face down the tion program; and suspend the eco- analysis and they’ve refused.” is leave the decision to the new pants to share how they are con- 1. Empty the water out of the can of grill for about one to two minutes, or nomics program. Kean spokeswoman Margaret president. Just leave it in place and necting with others and finding tuna. Put the tuna in a medium bowl until they are nice and golden. The school characterized the pro- McCorry said no one was available let the new president decide.” information, what types of pro- and break up the big chunks. 13. Add your burger to a grilled grams as “chronically low-en- to comment beyond the press re- grams might be of interest, and 2. Cut a fresh jalapeno and remove ciabatta roll (or bun of your choice) rolled.” The move will affect 126 of lease and an email to the school We’ll Help You the best way that the library can the seeds. Chop half the jalapeno into and top with the chili lime mayon- Kean’s 16,000 students, all of whom community from Suzanne Bousquet, continue to connect with them. small pieces and add to the bowl with naise and any other toppings you like. will be allowed to complete their vice-president for academic affairs. Get Your Business Interested persons are asked to tuna. Sauce Directions: degrees and result in the termina- Ms. McCorry did not respond to visit the library website’s While Our 3. Add chopped yellow onion to the Mix mayonnaise, chili powder and tion of 12 faculty and six managers. emailed questions seeking reaction in the Spotlight! Building is Closed page to access bowl and mix. lime. Chill until ready to serve. the survey: https://www.scotlib.org/ In a press release, Kean said the to the KFT accusations by deadline. goleader.com/form/bulletin moves were necessary to close a Matthew Halper, a music profes- 2020/we-want-to-hear-from-you/. $20-million fiscal deficit resulting sor who will lose his position in from the business and individual January when his contract ends, Artists Sought for restrictions imposed on the state by called the cuts a “retributive” act Local W+H Students Among Governor Phil Murphy to slow the from Dr. Farahi, who has had a spread of the novel coronavrius. contentious relationship with the Westfield Butterfly Exhibit “The COVID-19 pandemic has union for a large part of his 17-year Theatre Award Winners decimated the budgets of higher edu- run as president. Dr. Farahi an- AREA — Mayah Nissim of Scotch original fall play, The Tenants. W+H WESTFIELD — The Westfield date, and continues to seek addi- cation institutions around the coun- nounced in August that he would Plains and Sahil Mulji of Edison, also received four more nominations Public Arts Commission is preparing tional sponsors for the remaining try, and Kean is no exception,” Dr. retire at the end of the current aca- seniors at The Wardlaw+Hartridge in a talented field that included 74 for its inaugural public art temporary sculptures, the cost of which is $1,000 Farahi said in the school’s release. demic year. School in Edison, won the equiva- high-school submissions: sculpture installation, entitled Art per butterfly. The cost goes to secur- “These are tremendously difficult The union has been critical of Dr. lent of an Oscar in their categories of Outstanding Performance by a Sup- Takes Flight. Following the approval ing the art materials and public in- decisions, but we must ensure the Farahi over many issues, including distinction at the Montclair State porting Actress in a Work of Innova- of the town council at its March 10 stallation expenses, as well as pay- university is able to support the the alleged falsification of his re- University’s Theatre Night Foxy tion & Invention — Kallie Schildge meeting, the project will entail 30 ing stipends to participating artists. programs that it does best and that sume, being placed on probation by Awards, which was held virtually on of Westfield. fiberglass butterflies -- one for each To find out more about sponsorship, continue to draw demand from stu- Middle States Commission on May 19. The Peter Filichia Award for Push- decade of Westfield's 300 years -- to please email dents. We must live up to our fidu- Higher Education in 2012, loss of Mayah won for Outstanding Per- ing the Envelope in Academic The- be set on concrete pedestals or af- [email protected]. ciary responsibility to the institu- accreditation for the public admin- formance by a Supporting Actress in atre — Becky Randazzo, director. fixed to trees throughout Westfield CALL FOR ARTISTS tion and to our students.” istration program in 2018 and the a Work of Innovation & Invention, Outstanding Work of Innovation & this summer. At the conclusion of the Artists interested in participating Kean said it had seen a 50 percent purchase of a $250,000 conference while Sahil won for Outstanding Per- Invention — The Tenants. exhibit, some butterflies will be auc- should submit their concept by May reduction in state aid since the out- table in 2014 from a Chinese com- formance by a Supporting Actor in a Outstanding Achievement by an tioned off to fund future public art 28 using the form below. The break of the coronavirus and had pany following the school’s open- Work of Innovation & Invention. Acting Ensemble of a Work of In- installations, and some will be per- Westfield Public Arts Commission reimbursed students more than $5 ing of a branch campus in China Both students were among the novation & Invention — The Ten- manently installed in our parks. will select the final participating art- million in housing and dining costs. earlier that year. standouts in the cast of the W+H ants. Since the onset of the COVID-19 ists and notify them in early June, at Although the press release an- “This is a man who said, ‘I don’t pandemic, this project has taken on which point they will be given one nouncing the moves used the word forget my enemies,’” Mr. Halper additional significance in a time when week to retrieve the butterfly (3 feet “deficit,” the Kean Federation of said. “This is a Michael Corleone the community prepares to gradu- x 3 feet in size) and complete the art. ally re-emerge from our homes and Stipends will be provided from the back into public life. Walking pool of available sponsorship fund- Noah Bernstein Receives throughout town to take in these in- ing. For inspiration from other simi- stallations will provide residents lar public art installations, visit with safe and broad access to sup- cowpainters.com/projects. BA From Colgate University port the work of local artists whose When submitting the form, please HAMILTON, N.Y. — The profession has been significantly ensure you attach the front and back Noah Bernstein on completing his templates of the butterfly to present Colgate University Class of 2020 Bachelor of Arts degree in Eco- impacted by COVID-19. congratulates Fanwood resident SPONSORSHIP INFORMA- your concept. nomics. Submissions can be made at Noah received his degree on May TION The commission has secured spon- www.westfieldnj.gov/ 17. He is a 2016 graduate of Scotch publicartscommission Plains-Fanwood High School. sorship for a number of butterflies to He was the junior class treasurer of Colgate University. Premiere Stages at Kean to Noah was a member and officer of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He also spent time as a player with the Host Virtual Summer Camps Colgate University Rugby Club. He was a summer inside sales UNION — Premiere Stages, the are afforded the opportunity to par- intern for Dell/EMC Corporation PEEK AT THE PAST...Before radio, television, movies, even telephones, the professional theatre company in ticipate. Accordingly, the tuition in Boston during the summer of main form of entertainment was the stereoscope, as seen on the floor next to the residence at Kean University, has deadline has been extended to June 2018. doll in this diorama representing 1890s’ Westfield. It allowed people to see three- announced that Camp Premiere, the 29 and the cost of tuition has been Noah was a wealth advisory sum- dimensional images of scenes from all over the world. To the rear of the room, annual summer theatre program for reduced by 25 percent, while main- mer analyst for BlackRock Finan- a coal oil (kerosene) lamp provides light on dark winter mornings and well into middle school and high school stu- taining a full schedule and dedi- cial Management Company during the evening. There is a fireplace in the room for warmth, and a rug on the floor dents, will be moved online this cated roster of teaching artists. provides a little insulation. Four miniature dollhouse “rooms,” reflecting a the summer of 2019, and will begin typical Westfield home during four different eras, were created by Kay Ryan as summer. The newly reimagined Camper registration forms and the his professional career this sum- a gift from the College Women’s Club of Westfield to commemorate the United Camp Premiere Online will host tuition payment portal can be found mer with BlackRock as a wealth States’ bicentennial in 1976. Currently, they are on display on the second floor camp sessions designed specifically on Premiere Stages’ website: Noah Bernstein advisory analyst. of the Reeve History and Cultural Resource Center. for an interactive video platform, www.premierestagesatkean.com/ allowing campers to take the stage summer-camp. Any Camp Premiere to their screens http:// Online inquiries can be emailed to Thank You for Your www.premierestagesatkean.com/ Nick Gandiello, education and play Committed to You ... and Your Goals! Continued Support summer-camp. festival manager, at In Theatremakers: Time Travel to [email protected]. of Local Journalism Now! (July 13 to 24), middle Premiere Stages has also an- schoolers will learn the elements of nounced that it will be rescheduling goleader.com/form/subscribe acting, improv, and playwriting the 2020 Play Factory Performance while collaborating to create origi- Series, which features professional Congratulations nal material, themed around char- theatre presentations for people of acters from past, present, and fu- all ages and abilities, until summer on your ture, and crafted specifically for 2021. The 2020 partners - Yates Mu- internet performance. sical Theatre and Pushcart Players - joyous occasion! Actors Studio: The Online Studio will be back as part of the 2021 (July 27 to August 7) will provide lineup. But the company still plans high schoolers with a focused study to be very active during the summer. Weddings of the craft of acting through mono- In addition to Camp Premiere, Pre- logues, scene study and plays se- miere Stages will be producing mul- Births lected for the virtual setting, while tiple virtual offerings in June and Betty Lynch, ABR, SRES 521 Kimball Avenue, Westfield also sharpening performance tech- July, including master classes, read- Broker / Sales Associate Engagements niques and deepening their sense of ings and a solo show. John J. Wooten, Cell: 908-419-5141 Offered for $1,699,000 self. producing artistic director of Pre- Email: [email protected] Anniversarys Both camps will culminate in a miere Stages, indicated that the vir- www.BettyLynchRealtor.com To reserve your space live-streamed performance of the tual roster of summer events will be Contact Suzette Stalker, campers’ work for friends and fam- announced in early June. Stay Safe. Be Strong. Community Editor ily, which will also be available as a 908-232-4407 recording. 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David B. Corbin (May 2019 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (May 2019 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times SCORING THE FIRST RUN...Tyler Szczech, No. 13, comes sliding home to score the Cougars’ first TRYING TO GET THE GO-AHEAD RUN...Blue Devil Jake Bencivenga attempts to score the go- run in the bottom of the first inning against St. John Vianney at Memorial Field in Cranford on May ahead run in the fourth inning but will be tagged out at the plate by Union catcher Rody Martinez. 18, 2019. The Cougars won 9-2. Westfield beat Union, 4-2 (May 20, 2019. A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror of H.S. Sports in Years Past

From the archives of The added a stealing frenzy of 10 the sixth, DeClerico short-hopped wide open with five runs, on three six hits and walked only one bat- Westfield Leader and The Scotch swiped bases plus a successful John Higgins’ low liner and fired hits, three errors and five more ter, while striking out one. MJ Plains-Fanwood Times — The suicide squeeze to baffle the to first for the third out. stolen bases in the fifth inning to Catanzaro tossed three score- below are all just portions of Lancers. DeClerico’s final brilliant play take a 9-1 lead. Jake DeClerico less innings, allowing one hit and stories from the particular era Centerfielder Mike Murphy came in the seventh with a back- and Jake Chapman pulled off a a walk, while striking out two May 18, 2019: Senior Kevin made a chest-skidding grab of a hand stab that he converted to double steal in the inning. Jamie Farmers. Donovan pitched a strong five low liner for the third out in the an out. Shriner was the lead man on a Victor Coustan slashed a two- and two-thirds innings then se- fourth inning. Shortstop Jake Murphy (3-for-4, 3 RBI, 2 runs, double steal earlier in the game. run double down the right field nior Jake Van Dam stepped to DeClerico initiated an inning-end- 2 stolen bases) rapped an RBI May 20, 2019: Big opportuni- line in the fifth inning to give the the mound and slammed the door ing double play in the fifth by single in the second inning, stole ties occurred but after missing Blue Devils their 4-2 lead. Matt on the St. John Vianney Lancers diving to his left and shuffling the second then tagged up and the first opportunity, the eighth- McIntyre went 2-for-3 with an in a 9-2 Cranford Cougars base- ball to second baseman Tyler dashed to third on Mike Meola’s seeded Westfield High School RBI and an intentional walk and ball victory at Memorial Field in Szczech, who then turned and fly out to right. Will Gallagher (2- baseball team cashed in on the performed a diving, rolling snag Cranford on May 18. The 15-4 fired to first baseman Aidan Plick. for-3, 2 RBI) pulled off a perfect next two with two runs in the of a low liner in centerfield. An- Cougars, who totaled 11 hits, After the Lancers scored once in suicide squeeze bunt single as fourth inning and two more in the drew Caminiti went 2-for-3 with Murphy galloped home. Gallagher fifth to overcome the ninth- a walk. then scored all the way from first seeded Union Farmers, 4-2, in May 20, 2019: Five days after See & Subscribe at on Jamie Shriner’s RBI double to the first round of the North Jer- eliminating the JP Stevens Ballyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo center. sey, Section 2, Group 4 Tourna- Hawks, 4-1, in the semifinal The Cougars burst the game ment in Westfield on May 20. round, the Westfield High School Submit commentary and items for publishing. Blue Devil Mike Carlone pitched boys tennis team toppled the Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste the first four innings and allowed CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, May 28, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (May 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (May 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING TO THIRD SAFELY...Cougar Elizabeth McCaffery slides into third safely in the first PROTECTING THE PLATE FOR THE OUT....Catcher Mike McGee puts the tag on Mendham’s inning as Wolfpack third baseman Bri Cope awaits a throw. McCaffery also scored the winning run Garrison Higgins during the third inning of the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 first round at in the bottom of the seventh (May 18, 2018). Memorial Field in Cranford on May 21, 2018. A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror of H.S. Sports in Years Past This page is brought to you by: Frank D. Isoldi, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Agent 908-787-5990 • www.theisoldicollection.com top-seeded Ridge Red Devils, 3- dropped his first set, 6-3, to the stage for Elizabeth McCaffery several batters, tossed a three- The 12-7-1 Cougars advanced to 2, for the North Jersey, Section Kaivalya Hariharan but rallied to to score the winning run on Erin hitter, walked three and recorded the quarterfinal round to face the 2, Group 4 championship at Ridge win the next two sets, 6-1, 6-3. Schwerdtfeger’s chopper in the two strikeouts to earn the win. top-seeded West Morris Central on May 20. But the 21-4 Blue Blue Devils Brad Hornbeck and bottom of the seventh inning to May 21, 2018: Pitcher Jake Wolfpack, who peeled 16th- Devils needed to get a special Jai Sharma defeated Alan Liu earn the fourth-seeded Cranford Van Dam got stronger as the seeded Orange, 13-0, in their rally from third singles (Sebastian and Khomani Wilson, 6-3, 6-4, at High School softball team a 3-2 innings progressed and Tyler opening round. Wroe) and second doubles (Jor- first doubles. At second doubles, victory over the 13th-seeded Szczech provided the majority of Van Dam ran into trouble in the dan Cafiero and Irving Zhao) to Cafiero and Zhao found them- West Morris Central Wolfpack in the offense as the eighth-seeded second and third innings but earn the title. selves in a 6-3 hole to Rishi the first round of the North Jer- Cranford High School baseball managed to dodge the Mendham At first singles, Ridge’s Samir Kundargi and Pratyush Iyer after sey, Section 2, Group 3 Tourna- team defeated ninth-seeded bullets both times. From that Banerjee defeated Matt Bartok, the first set but roared back to ment at Adams Field in Cranford Mendham, 7-1, in the first round point, however, he struck out 6-2, 6-1, then at second singles, win the next two sets, 6-0, 6-4. on May 18. of the North Jersey, Section 2 two batters in the fourth inning, Roshun Navin stopped Blue Devil May 18, 2018: Good fortune Cougar pitcher Brenna Dolan, Group 3 Tournament at Memo- three in the fifth, although allow- Matt Su, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3. Wroe and aggressive base running set who in recent games had hit rial Field in Cranford on May 21. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-3 Thursday, May 28, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (May 2017 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (May 2017 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times MAKING A MOVE TOWARD THE GOAL...Raider Jason Calabria, No. 21, makes a move toward ROUNDING THE TURN...Blue Devil Spencer Weigand, right, leads a pack of Blue consisting of the goal in the state first round game against Middletown South in Scotch Plains on May 17, 2017. Blue Devils, Raiders and Union Catholic Vikings in the seeded group of the 800 meters at Hub Stine The Raiders won handily, 19-3. Field in Plainfield on May 19, 2017. A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror of H.S. Sports in Years Past Sponsor This Page! Advertise Your Business in This Online-Only Space • 10.5 x 1 ($40.00 per Month) Contact Jeff Gruman, Sales Manager at 908-232-4407 or email [email protected] ing Mendham to score its only sixth. Leadoff hitter Jamie Shriner face-off and converted them all Marino very busy until the Raider 18 in Berkeley Heights. Cranford run on a throwing error, and (2-for-4) tripled, singled and to goals to seize a 16-0 first-half first team strutted to the side- starter Kevin Donovan gave up another in the sixth. Van Dam scored both times. Mike Murphy lead en route to a 19-3 triumph lines before the first half ended five runs in the bottom of the first finished with seven strikeouts, had an RBI sacrifice fly and an over the 13th-seeded Middletown to allow their reserves to take inning, including a two-run home walked three and hit one batter, RBI single, Pat Connolly rapped South Eagles boys lacrosse team over from that point onward. run by Dan Serretti before set- while allowing only four singles. an RBI single, Jake DeClerico in the first round of the North Junior Jack Brady netted three tling in and holding the High- Kevin Donovan relieved for one singled twice and scored once Jersey, Group 3 Tournament in goals and four assists. Rob Gor- landers to just one run over his out in the sixth and all three outs and Jack Jarosz singled, was hit- Scotch Plains on May 17. don netted three goals. next five innings to claim the in the seventh. by-a-pitch and scored once. Senior David Walker, who will May 18, 2017: Brian win. Szczech had an RBI groundout May 17, 2017: Substitutions play for Rutgers next year, won Oblachinski and Ryan Bakie each Bakie blasted a three-run in the first inning, a two-run single came onto the field much earlier every face-off, which set up the belted home runs as Cranford homer in the second inning and to center in the third, a single to than anticipated when the fourth- “Great Scotch Plains Turkey (or (16-7) rallied from a five-run Oblachinski whacked a solo right in the fifth and an RBI single seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood Eagle) Shoot” that kept the 9-9 deficit to forge a 10-9 victory homer in the fourth. Bakie fin- down the right field line in the High School first team won every Eagles and goalkeeper Matt over Governor Livingston on May CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-4 Thursday, May 28, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (May 2016 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (May 2017 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times DEFENDING THE GOAL...Blue Devils Matt McIlroy, No. 35, and goalkeeper Toby Burgdorf, COMING DOWN TO EARTH IN THE LONG JUMP...Blue Devil Ally Piscitelli comes down to right, try to prevent a Montclair Mountie from scoring during the North Jersey Group 4 sectionals earth in the long jump event at the Union County track & field Championships at Hub Stine Field in Westfield on May 18, 2016. in Plainfield on May 19, 2017. A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror of H.S. Sports in Years Past This page is brought to you by: Superior Interiors 908-232-3875 • www.superiorinteriorsofnj.com ished 3-for-4 with three RBI and County Tournament (UCT) cham- Maddy Bord at 5:32.19. Hacker ors for the Union County Tourna- better when he gave it his all to Mike Meola went 3-for-5 with pionship at Hub Stine Field in also had a fine race on Day 2 ment boys track and field crown place second in the event at 54.78 two RBI. Tyler Szczech went 3- Plainfield on May 18-19. Blue when she finished second at went to Elizabeth but only by one just a nose behind GL Highlander for-3 with two runs, while Dan Devil senior Keren Moncayo con- 11:41.41 in the 3,200 behind point (100-99) just ahead of the Andrew Aguilera who finished in Maglino went 2-for-4 with two tributed well by taking first in the Viking Jerika Lufrano at 11:24.33. Union Catholic Vikings at Hub 54.74. runs. javelin with a toss of 116-3. Blue Devils Melao at 11:53.81 Stine Field in Plainfield on May Blue Devils Joe San Giacomo May 18/19, 2017: Strength Moncayo also won the discus and Taylor Bechtloff at 12:03.33 18-19. Cougar Trey Pascual was placed second in the javelin with in the distance events and espe- event with a toss of 118-8. finished 3-4. Cougar Taylor Grant the highest flyer in the pole vault a PR toss of 168-11, Brendan cially in the field events elevated Blue Devil Mia Melao turned on took second in the high jump with a height of 13-6. Cougar Fuccillo took third at 162-5 and the Westfield girls track & field the burners down the stretch to with a height of 5-0. Cougars Josiah Cadet nearly had his dream Ian Humphrey took fourth at 157- team to second place with a total finish second in the 1,600 with a Brianna Scotti at 37-1.75 and come true in the 400 hurdles. 6. Blue Devil Phil Dwyer and of 73 behind the powerful Union time of 5:24.01, while teammate Christina Barlik at 37-1.5 placed Cadet, who set his school’s record Raider Nigel Nelson tied for third Catholic Vikings, who totaled 152 Sarah Hacker finished third at 3-4 in the shot put. (55.15) in the 400 hurdles at the in the high jump at 6-0. Dwyer points to capture the Union 5:25.46, followed by Raider May 18/19, 2017: Top hon- UC Conference meet, did one CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-5 Thursday, May 28, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (May 2016 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (May 2016 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times ON HER WAY TO ANOTHER WHS RECORD...Blue Devil senior Brooke Schaeffer, No. 2, broke COMING AROUND THE TURN...Blue Devils Ryan Siegel (No. 11), Nick Antonelli (No. 7) and the Westfield High School record in the 800 meters with a time of 2:14.76 at the Union County Jacob Triarsi (behind Antonelli) come around the turn in the 1,600 meters at the Union County Tournament in Plainfield on May 21, 2016. Tournament at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield on May 20, 2016. A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror of H.S. Sports in Years Past

This page is brought to you by: The Law Offices of Michael R. Magaril 908-389-0100 • www.magaril.com did add a new PR when he placed ball games, got strong pitching Westfield High School Blue Dev- and received plenty of help from Bohlinger, who put in a pair of third in the long jump with a leap from the combo of starter Danny ils boys lacrosse team on “Senior the wolverine in the pit, senior goals and added an assist. Se- of 21-11.25. Raider Izu Mozie Wilkinson and reliever Matt Kipp, Day” only to leave Westfield with Jack Cash, who dominated the nior Blake Taylor and junior Owen took second in the discus with a which limited the host Tigers to a 10-1 drudging in the first round face-offs and scooped eight Prybylski each netted a goal and toss of 156-5. Raider Ben just one run. Peter Yarem had of the North Jersey Group 4 Tour- ground balls, and senior wing sophomore Nicky Bond put in Fleischman finished second in the two hits and knocked in one run, nament. The 9-8 Blue Devils man Owen Colwell, who scooped two goals. Sophomore Jake 3,200 at 9:50.97. while Colin McAlindin had an RBI scored two goals within the first eight ground balls, along with Wornow had two assists, while May 19, 2017: The Scotch and scored a run. minute and one-half and main- junior Kyle Dombroski, who senior Matt McIlroy, junior Mike Plains-Fanwood baseball team’s May 18, 2016: Little time was tained that consistent pressure scooped five ground balls and Moriarty and freshman Devin late season surge continued with wasted in finding out who was on the 5-13 Mounties’ defense added an assist. McLane each added an assist. a 4-1 victory over South Plainfield the boss when the 10-seeded throughout the game. Leuthold notched four goals Senior Co-Captain Toby Burgdorff in a game played on May 19 in Montclair Mounties came to Gary Senior Co-Captains Brandon and contributed an assist, so made seven saves. South Plainfield. The Raiders (16- Kehler Stadium on May 18 to Luethold and James Bohlinger Senior Day really worked out for May 18, 2016: The Scotch 9), winners of their last seven face the seventh-seeded rose to the occasion offensively him personally as it did for CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-6 Thursday, May 28, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (May 2014 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (May 2015 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times WILD PLAY AT HOME...Raider catcher JT Beirne scrambles for the ball as J.P. Stevens Hawk GETTING HIS HAND ON THE PLATE...Raider Kevin Maxwell gets his hand on the plate as Dennis Cepper dives safely home in the third inning. The Raiders scored twice in the fifth to defeat Barringer catcher Carlos Vincente prepares to retrieve the wild throw to the plate in the fourth the Hawks, 4-3, in Scotch Plains (May 19, 2014). inning in Scotch Plains (May 18, 2015). A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror of H.S. Sports in Years Past

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Plains-Fanwood boys’ lacrosse Day with a 4-0 shutout over got a dynamic heads up play at Hub Stein Field in Plainfield on 52.97. McLaughlin added her team put together a fine overall Scotch Plains-Fanwood on May from the freshman duo of short- May 19-20. The Lady Vikings third meet record crossing first performance in defeating 19 in Westfield. With the Blue stop Julia Romano and catcher seized top honors in nine events, in the 200 at 23.53. Raider Hanover Park, 16-6, in an NJSIAA Devils paying tribute to three Erica Lawrence, who combined which included sensation Sydney Madeline Weber took top honors North Jersey Group III First Round graduating seniors in Elena Elliott, for a key put out at home plate in McLaughlin setting three meet in the javelin with a toss of 112- match played on May 18 in Scotch Katie Brown and Hailey Reilly, it the sixth inning that helped quell records (MR), and finished with a 0. Plains. Jack Brady led the way was the younger players who led a potential Raider uprising. Raider team total 167 points, 32 points Blue Devil junior Mia Melao at with four goals and an assist. Joe the charge to victory on this day. Hannah Lyman went 3-for-3. better than their record of 135 5:10.79 (Personal Record — PR) Griffith notched a pair of goals Junior Danielle Rinaldi went 3- May 19/20, 2016: “Shat- set last year. and senior captain Julia Myers at and a pair of assists. Tyler for-3 with two RBI and scored a tered” would be the term to de- McLaughlin posted an MR and 5:11.06 placed 3-4 in the 1600. Malauseena, David Walker and run, while sophomore Bridget scribe what the No. 1 ranked national-best time of 56.99 in Viking Tyler Scott won the triple Jason Calabria each scored twice. Hyland pitched a four-hitter, Union Catholic Viking girls did at the 400 hurdles. McLaughlin then jump with a distance of 39-2.75, May 19, 2016: The Westfield striking out three batters and the Union County Tournament crossed first in the 400 meters in followed by Raider Summer softball team celebrated Senior walking just one. Westfield also track & field championships held a Viking sweep with a MR time of CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-7 Thursday, May 28, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (May 2013 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times DIVING INTO SECOND WITH A DOUBLE...Crusader Jamie Checka dives into second base with David B. Corbin (May 2014 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times a double in the second inning as Blue Devil second baseman Julia Criscuolo catches the throw during SAFE AT SECOND...Tiger Alaina Catananzi steals second as Blue Devil shortstop Cali Chambliss the UCT semifinal (May 18, 2013). receives the throw in Westfield on May 21, 2014 (North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Quarterfinal). The Blue Devils defeated Linden, 14-4. A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror of H.S. Sports in Years Past This page is brought to you by: Christine Cosenza, State Farm Insurance Agent 908-233-9100 • www.christinecosenza.net

Robinson with a PR 37-6. Blue to snap Union Catholic’s streak shot put with a shove of 63-1.25 sity career hit total to 107 and his Junior Tyler Roth, returning from Devil Brooke Schaeffer was try- of five straight Union County and Cougar Will Fries took third season total to 46 when he lined an injury, ended up moving into ing to give it her all against Tournament boys track & field at 50-4. a pair of singles, scored twice the third singles position and Onque-Shabazz in the 800 titles by out-pointing the Vikings, May 18, 2015: Senior Chris- and added an RBI. Lipshitz be- was the first to close out his meters and did with a second- 87-81, at Hub Stine Field in tian Isolda pitched four innings came the Alpha/Omega man match with a 6-1, 6-2 victory. place finish at 2:14.76 to set Plainfield on May 19-20. of one-hit ball then Vince Conti when he scored the first run of Noah Reich won 7-5, 7-6 (5) at another WHS record. Cougars Blue Devil Ryan Siegel led the relieved in the fifth to complete a the game and the last run on a first singles. Owen Bartok paired Brianna Scotti with a PR push of pack in the 3,200, crossing in a 10-0 shutout of the 15th-seeded wild pitch. with Will Kelly at second doubles, 38-2.5, Christina Barlik (PR 37- time of 9:38.69 (PR by 16.51). Barringer Blue Bears by the sec- May 18, 2015: The second- fell behind in the first set, but 9.75) and Julia Schork (PR 37- Cougars Jack Schetelich, Acacio ond-seeded Raiders baseball seeded Blue Devils boys tennis then rallied to win, 6-4, 6-4. Ben 5.5) placed 2-3-4 in the shot put. Escada, Pete Gilligan and Josh team in the first round of the team defeated top-seeded JP Cymbala and Jack Siegel dropped May 19/20, 2016: Streaks Cadet took second in the 4x400 North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Stevens, 4-1, for the NJSIAA/ a close first set but then took the eventually end and the Union with a time of 3:24.19. Rahway’s Tournament in Scotch Plains. New Balance North Jersey, Sec- next two sets to win the match 6- High School Farmers managed Jordan West seized first in the Zach Lipshitz increased his var- tion 2, Group 4 championship. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-8 Thursday, May 28, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (May 2012 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fred Lecomte (May 2013 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times TAKING THE LEAD IN THE 3,200…Blue Devil John Kirna, No. 2, keeps ahead of Cougar Tom WAITING FOR THE THROW...Raider shortstop Christian Zazzali awaits the throw as Cougar Feeney, No. 1, and GL Highlander Anthony Bucci, left, during the first several laps of the 3,200. Bucci Tommy Trotter, No. 1, steals second base. The Cougars defeated the Raiders, 9-6, at Memorial Field finished first, Kirna took second and Feeney took third (May 18, 2012). in Cranford on May 16, 2013. A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror of H.S. Sports in Years Past

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7 (1), 6-2, 6-0 heartbreaking ouster from the May 21, 2015: The Westfield May 17, 2014: The third- and, perhaps, a few doubles May 19, 2015: The Cranford state playoffs against Mendham High School boys lacrosse team seeded Lady Blue Devils un- saved the day for the eighth- Cougars boys lacrosse team de- a week earlier, the SPF Raiders earned its second straight ap- leashed a relentless 17-hit bar- seeded Raider baseball team en feated Ocean City, 14-7, in the tennis team continued its push pearance in the Group IV North rage to subdue the 14th-seeded route to a 4-3 victory over ninth- quarterfinals of the South Jer- to finish out the season strong Sectional championship game Edison Eagles, 14-1, in the open- seeded J.P. Stevens in the first sey, Group 2 tournament in with a 3-2 victory over Seton Hall with a dominating 13-8 victory ing round of the North Jersey, round of the North Jersey, Sec- Cranford. Behind five goals from Prep LaGrande Park in Fanwood. over Montgomery at Kehler Sta- Section 2, Group 4 Softball Tour- tion 2, Group 4 tournament in Connor Fitch, the Cougars se- Senior standout Jeffrey Rodgers, dium in Westfield. The second- nament in Westfield. Elena Scotch Plains. The first double cured a spot in the semifinals once again, led the way with seeded Blue Devils got four goals Scarano went 3-for-4, including play, initiated by shortstop Chris- where they would face Hopewell another dominant performance. and an assist from senior Luke a double, and drove in four runs. tian Zazzali to second baseman Valley. Richie Hurley and Luke Rodgers handled Pirate sopho- Prybylski. Pat Aslanian finished Chrissy Ferraro also finished 3- Zach Lipshitz, who then fired to Christiano each scored three more Sam Yildirimlar in straight with three goals and an assist for-4, scored three runs and first, may have been the more goals. sets, 6-1, 6-2 to record his 104th and James Bohlinger added three swiped three bases. crucial one, because it squashed May 20, 2015: Despite a career singles victory. goals. May 19, 2014: Double plays CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-9 Thursday, May 28, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (May 2011 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (May 2012 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times A GOOD DAY AT THE TRACK…Raider Erin Pierce breezed to victories in the 1,600 meters and BLOCKING THE OFFENSIVE MOVE…Blue Devil defender Christian Burgdorf, No. 17, halts the the 800 meters at the Union County Watchung Division Track & Field Championships (May 13/14, offensive move of Columbia’s Brett Mangan as goalkeeper Alex McHugh pays close attention in a 2011). 9-6 victory (May 22, 2012). A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror of H.S. Sports in Years Past

This page is brought to you by: Owen Brand, Senior Mortgage Loan Officer at Santander US 908-789-2730 a big fourth inning for the Hawks, Cougar batters out of sync to a 14-4, six-inning victory over Julia Criscuolo drilled a two-run tournament in Westfield. Blue who began the inning with the lead the Elizabeth High School Linden in the quarterfinal round double, singled and scored twice. Devil Mike Androconis pitched bases loaded and no one out. baseball team to a 4-2 regular- of the North Jersey, Section 2, May 22, 2014: Superb pitch- five strong innings, permitting The second, however, that oc- season victory at Memorial Field Group 4 tournament in Westfield. ing combined with key hits and just two hits and a run, while curred in the fifth inning where in Cranford. Tommy Trotter, Jack Chrissy Ferraro, who had been some outstanding defensive striking out one. He did experi- Lipshitz grabbed a grounder, McCaffrey, Sam Scher and Mike batting in various parts of the plays have been the mainstay of ence some intermittent control tagged the runner heading for Smith were the only Cougars to lineup throughout the season, the Westfield Blue Devils base- problems and yielded four walks. second then fired to first for the get a hit. was in the No. 2 spot after leadoff ball team this season and that Centerfielder Anthony Perconte third out, may have shaken the May 21, 2014: Uncommon hitter Cali Chambliss. And it formula remained intact as the made most catches seem easy, Hawks’ spirits. Lipshitz also control problems from pitcher worked out well as she produced top-seeded, seventh-ranked Blue but he was definitely put to the rapped a pair of doubles. Elena Scarano evaporated after two hits, walked once and scored Devils stopped eighth-seeded test in the fourth inning when May 20, 2014: Minuteman the first inning and the third- four runs. Chambliss thumped a Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 5-2, in Raider Chris Gibbons launched a pitcher William Marte mixed his seeded Westfield Blue Devil girls’ three-run triple, singled, walked the quarterfinal round of the shot toward the fence. Perconte pitches well and kept the Cranford bats and gloves joined in to seize twice and scored three times. North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-10 Thursday, May 28, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (May 2011 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (May 2011 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times GRAND THEFT OF HOME…Cougar Chris Fulinosz pulled off a gutsy steal of home in the second LEADING THE PACK IN THE 800…Blue Devil Sam Tooley, center, leads the pack in the 800 inning during the Union County Tournament Championship game. The Cougars won, 14-1, in five meters and teammates Kevin Ingram and Kevin Smith, far right, follow closely. Tooley at 1:56.75, innings (May 14, 2011). Ingram at 1:57.79 and Smith at 1:58.98 finished 1-2-5 in the 800 meters (May 13/14, 2011). A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror of H.S. Sports in Years Past fired up the jets and chased it runs scored. Alex Plick whacked turned out to be the winning run. 10th-seeded Westfield Blue Dev- run doubles, and Kevin Maxwell down to save a pair of runs. a pair of singles, scored once and May 20, 2013: Nearly every- ils scored eight runs then added blasted a two-run homer and Perconte had two of the 19-3 had one RBI. thing that could happen in a base- another six in the seventh to singled. Blue Devils’ seven hits, a single May 18, 2013: Chrissy ball game came into play in the stun the seventh-seeded Scotch May 17-18, 2012: Senior in the first and an RBI triple in the Ferraro’s fabulous snag in deep top of the sixth inning when the Plains-Fanwood Raiders, 15-7, Allen Eke won the 1,600 meters fourth, He added another RBI in centerfield put the top-seeded in the opening round of the North and the 800 meters as the Union the sixth. Christian Zazzali had a Blue Devils softball team one out Support Local Journalism Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Tour- Catholic Viking boys won six single and both RBI for the Raid- away from advancing to the Union nament in Scotch Plains. Eric events to easily capture the team ers. County Tournament champion- Demers, who went 3-for-5, title at the Union County Cham- May 16, 2013: An explosive ship game then Cali Chambliss whacked a two-run home run in pionship at Hub Stine Field in hitting lineup emerged in the corralled a line drive to secure the sixth inning and added an- Plainfield. The eye-opening race fifth inning, when the Cranford the 17-5 Blue Devils’ 5-4 victory other two-run homer in the sev- of that day came in the 1,600 baseball team scored four runs over A.L. Johnson at Kean Uni- enth. meters, which was spearheaded to earn a 9-6 victory over visiting versity in Union. Senior Sarah Blue Devil Liam Devin walked by Eke, New Providence Pioneer Scotch Plains-Fanwood. Winning Seitz sparkled with a pair of once and rapped three hits, in- Everett Price and Blue Devils Jack pitcher John Armstrong scattered singles, a double and a run scored cluding a three-run homer over Leahy, Matt Luppino and Dan seven hits, struck out two and in her three at-bats. Julia the centerfield fence in the sev- Luzzi. Eke drafted Price but turned walked two over five innings. Criscuolo drilled a clutch two-run enth, and scored twice. Raider on the burners and crossed first Chris Folinusz went 3-for 4, in- double in the third inning, and Christian Zazzali went 3-for-4, with a time of 4:11.69, just shy cluding two RBI and two runs Natalie Tupper ripped an RBI with a solo homer, and scored of the meet record. Leahy fin- scored. Tommy Trotter finished single in the fifth to bring home goleader.com/form/subscribe three times. In his four at-bats, ished third at 4:20.04, followed 2-for-4, including an RBI and two pinch runner Sam Velez with what Brad Alleman drilled three one- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-11 Thursday, May 28, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (May 2009 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (May 2010 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times UNION COUNTY BASEBALL CHAMPS…The Raiders celebrate after pulling off a 2-1 victory BIG TIME GREETING AT HOME…Greg Fortino, no. 8, is greeted by his teammates after he over the Blue Devils in a 10-inning Union County championship classic game at Williams Field in slammed a two-run home run in the third inning to give the Blue Devils a 5-0 lead in the Union County Elizabeth on May 16, 2009. The showdown was a classic pitchers’ duel between Raider Gary Tournament title game in Elizabeth on May 15, 2010. But the Cougars came back to seize the crown Binkiewicz amd Blue Devil Chris Jenkins. with a 6-5 victory. A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror of H.S. Sports in Years Past by Luppino at 4:22.03. Luzzi fin- Lanzano, Christian Burgdorf, Mike and teammate Zach Lizmi at Edwards crossed first in the 100 stalked their prey with two runs ished sixth at 4:30.85. Fitzhenry and Jack Simcox were 4:26.1. Leahy crossed first in the meters with a time of 12.88. in the first inning, but struck a Blue Devil Peter Fagan took very successful knocking down 3,200 meters with a time of Edwards also placed first in the deadly blow with eight runs in top honors in the pole vault with Cougar passes and turning the 9:25.65 followed by Andrew Kirna 400 meters with a time of 58.2. the second inning to guide the a height of 13-6. Raider Billy direction of the game in the Blue at 9:27.57 and John Kirna at The next day, Edwards took top top-seeded Cranford baseball Castore was indeed fueled up as Devils’ favor. 9:57.78. Tooley at 1:56.75, Kevin honors in the 200 with a time of team to a 14-1, five-inning vic- he won the shot put with a shove May 13-14, 2011: Andrew Ingram at 1:57.79 and Kevin 25.92. Raider Erin Pierce had an tory over the second-seeded of 51-4.75. Cougars TJ Nichols at Kirna, Sam Tooley and Jack Leahy Smith at 1:58.98 finished 1-2-5 easy win in the 1,600 with a time Governor Livingston Highland- 44-2 and JD Foye at 44-0.5 fin- fronted a host of Blue Devils that in the 800 meters. of 5:19.27. Raider Camille Handy ers in the Union County Tourna- ished 6-7. Cougar Adham reaped a huge harvest of team May 13-14, 2011: Blue Dev- won the triple jump with a dis- ment championship game at McGuire placed third in the triple points in the distance events and ils and Raiders were jockeying tance of 35-2.5. Kean University in Union. Junior jump with a distance of 43-0.5. Mike DePaola took top honors in for the lead in the Union County Cougars Natalie Englese took Kurt Rutmayer limited the High- May 22, 2012: Strong de- the high jump to lead the Watchung Division girls track & top honors in the 400 meters and lander offensive machine to just fense and the ability to adjust Westfield boys track & field team field, but in the end the Raider 200 meters, while Kristen two singles and a triple, and one quickly to a shift in an offensive to the Union County Watchung girls came on strong in the field VanBenschoten grabbed first in walk. Mark Osofsky launched a attack earned the Westfield Blue Division title at Governor events and the distance events the discus and shot put to help two-run homer and whacked a Devil boys lacrosse team a 9-6 Livingston High School in Berke- to capture the title with 159 the Cranford High School girls two-run double. Eric Walano victory over Columbia in the sec- ley Heights. points, while Westfield finished capture the Union County Moun- scored in all four of his plate ond round of the Group 4 tourna- Kirna crossed first in the 1,600 with 137 points at Governor tain Division title with a total of appearances. Chris Fulinosz (2- ment at Gary Kehler Stadium in meters with a time of 4:21.77 Livingston High School in Berke- 114 points. for-3, 2 runs scored) stole home Westfield. Defenders John followed by Leahy at 4:24.08 ley Heights. Blue Devil Ashley May 14, 2011: Cougars CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-12 Thursday, May 28, 2020 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin (May 2002 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fred Lecomte (May 2004 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times NEW UCT MEET RECORD...Raider Ray Williams sets a new UCT record in the 200 meters with NORTH JERSEY, SECTION 2, GROUP 4 CHAMPS…The Blue Devil girls rejoice after defeating a time of 20.9 seconds. He also set a meet record in the 400 meters and placed first in the long jump J. P. Stevens, 1-0, in 12 innings for the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 softball title at Whippany (May 17, 2002). Park (May 27, 2004). A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror of H.S. Sports in Years Past

May 15, 2010: Mark Osofsky outstanding pitchers refusing to inning, zoomed to third on a hit- the North Jersey Section 2, 47.7 that he tied last year. Wil- ripped a two-run single and Nick yield and a packed house full of and-run single from Kevin Group 4 championship at liams burned across the finish Cook followed with a three-run civil fans of all ages rooting for Maroney, then scored what Whippany Park. The sectional line in 20.9 to win the 200 home run to tie the score in the their respective teams set the turned out to be the winning run title was the first for Westfield meters and to set another meet bottom of the third inning, and stage for one of the most memo- when John Maxwell chopped a since 1990. Senior catcher record tied two years ago by Eric Walano seized the opportu- rable Union County Tournament bad-hop single over the shoulder Lauren Musacchia drilled a win- Rahway’s Danny Johnson at nity to dash home with the even- (UCT) baseball games in its 56- of second baseman Dave ning line drive into short center 21.2. Junior Adam Wendel gave tual winning run after a wild pitch year history. The top-seeded Babetski to give the Raiders a 2- with two outs in the 12th to Westfield its only first place by in the fifth inning to give the Raiders and second-seeded 1 victory. score Mary Kate Flannery. Pitcher winning the high jump with a third-seeded Cranford High Westfield, faced each other in May 22, 2006: It took four Lauren Gelmetti surrendered clearance of 6’2”. School baseball team a 6-5 vic- the UCT championship game for years but the Blue Devil boys seven hits, sat down five Hawks May 17, 2000: Senior Maura tory over top-seeded Westfield the first time. Raider mound ace lacrosse team finally defeated and walked none. McMahon added some extra kick in the Union County Tournament Gary Binkiewicz in a showdown the top-seeded Summit May 17, 2002: Raider senior to win both the 800-meter and championship game at Williams with Stanford bound fireballer Hilltoppers for the Union County Ray Williams broke two records 1,600-meter events, which en- Field in Elizabeth. Chris Jenkins, went face-to-face Tournament championship with at the Union County Track and abled the Blue Devil girls to place Blue Devil designated hitter for nine innings at Williams Field a 10-9 triumph at Tatlock Field in Field Championships at Williams second behind the Elizabeth girls, Greg Fortino lashed a three-run in Elizabeth, only to walk off the Summit. Junior midfielder Ryan Field in Elizabeth. Williams who totaled 85 points, at the home run over the right- field in a 1-1 tie and leave the Yarusi led the charge with three soared 22’10.25” on his second Union County Track and Field centerfield fence in the top of the outcome in the hands of their goals and an assist. qualifying attempt to win the Championships at Williams Field third to give his team a seem- relievers. May 27, 2004: The Blue Devil long jump. He breezed across in Elizabeth. The Blue Devils to- ingly comfortable 5-0 lead. Center stage came Nick softball team shut down highly the finish line in 47.4 to seize taled 76 points to edge the Raid- May 16, 2009: Two outstand- Bonadies, who rapped a two-out touted J.P. Stevens, 1-0, in a first in the 400 meters and to ers, who placed third with 75 ing teams refusing to lose, two single in the top of the 10th 12-inning marathon to capture break the previous UC record of points. Do It Now! Subscribe Click Here

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