Westfi n Post 3 baseball team looking forward to state tourney. See page C-1. is $ % WESTFIELD SCOTCH PLAINS FANWOOD Vol. 16. No. 30 Friday, July 27, 2001 50 cents 'Sopranos' stars will help open new Westfield shoe store •yTHOMAS 9COTT will run from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sole located Patsy Parisi on the urcliunuui show. cast members such as Grimnldi and THE RECORD PRESS at 107 Prospect St., just a few doors in Solo owner Anna Mustroinnni admits Vincent Past ore (known as "Big Pussy* from Broad Street. that the actor's visit to West field is not a on the hit showl. Mustroinnni has WESTFIELD — A touch of Italian As an added treat for the public that coincidence. appeared on "The Sopranos" as n stunt soul — or, rather, sole — is coming to evening, the store will play host to a "I am an actress and a stunt woman woman. JERSEY Westfield with a grand opening Aug, 2. Champagne reception to be attended by 'on hintus'," said Mastroiunni, who in At a recent audition, she ran into her Sole Shoes (pronounced 'Solay')— car- Dan Grimaldi, one of the sturs of the stepping asido from her acting career to old friends who are now enjoying celebri- LOF rying fine imported footwear for children smash-hit HBO series, "The Sopranos." launch her now business vonturo in ty status ami they offered to help her — will open its doors to the public with a "The Sopranos," which is set and part- Westfield. with the opening of Sole. NING ribbon cutting ceremony to launch the ly filmed in New Jersey, picked up 22 She worked on Broadway in a num- As buyer for Sole, Mastroianni travels new enterprise. Emmy nominations this year and won 20 ber of theater roles with a few of the to Italy each season to select the latest The reception is open to the public and awards in 2000. Dan Grimaldi portrays actors thut went on to fume as Sopranos (Continued on page A-2) Special Section InsM* Around Dead crows Town Free concert test positive at arts center FANWOOD — In the 19th century people gathered at the local bandstand on summer nights to hear music. for West Nile The FVmwood Cultural Arts Commission has transferred that practice to the 21st century •y THOMAS 900TT "Wo need to get a handle on on the new patio of the Patricia RECOKD-I'IIKSS the mosquito population," said M. Kuran Cultural Arts Center, Procter, "and eliminate exposure located off Martine Avenue near SCOTCH PLAINS—Two dend to mosquitoes." Borough Hall. The patio becomes crows found on July 9 havo test- Vollero recommends that resi- a form of bandstand for a free ed positive for the West Nile dents be nware of their surround- concert 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5. ViruH. ings :ind to use an insect repel- Scheduled performers are the The two dead crows, found at lent product with DEET to ward Bantry Boys, Irish folk music; the flame township location, are off mosquitoes and to spray cloth- the Woodland String Quartet, the first ones reported to have ing especially at dawn, in the which includes at least one mem- tested positivo for the West Nile early morning and tit dusk, ber from Fanwood; Al Madison, virus in Union County this sou- an R&B singer from Scotch son, according to Cnrolyn Vollero, Plains; Joe Weil and Deborah chief inspector of the Union We need to get a han- LaVeglia, torch songs. County Mosquito Control dle on the mosquito pop- Refreshments and Italian ices Bureau. will be available for purchase. Vollero reported the teot find- ulation and eliminate For those under 12 soft drinks ings on the two doad crows exposure to mosquitoes' are free. relensed on July 17 by the stnte Seating is limited; bring lawn mosquito control: Vollero contact- -Rick Procter chairs or blankets. In case of rain ed Township Manager Thomas health inspector the concert moves inside the Atkins and in turn the Scotch Kuran Cultural Arts Center. Plains Department of Health. Fbr more information, tune in "We get reports of two or three It is also recommended to Fanwood TV 35 or phone Adele dead birds « week," said Scotch remove all standing sources of Kenny at (908) 889-7223. Plains Health Inspector Kick water available to For mosquito Procter, who confirmed thnt the breeding around the house, SP Democrats crowe were found in the area of including birdbathu, boots, buck- Oakwood Terrace. ets, tires, unused pools, roof gut- have pool party RANDALL MILLER/CORRESPONDENT With the crows testing posi- tern, and other containers. SCOTCH PLAINS — The tive for the virus, township Of the 1,000 birds that tested Scotch Plains Democrats will heullh official*) aro set. to "keap positive for Went Nile Virus in host a barbecue and poo! party at Flying high in Fanwood alert to mosquito breeding" and New JerHey last year, Union the home of Lewis and Ann Jason L»on, S, flkw through tn» air during tha opening of tha skate park In LaQrand* Park In Fanwood work to establish guidelines for County had 134 birds test posi- Beckerman, 3 Highlander Drive, on Saturday. resident mosquito protection, tive for the virus, according to on July 29 from 1 to 5 p.m. according to Procter. (Continued on page A-2) . Invitations are extended to .anyone interested in meeting Pat Romano, Democratic candi- date for the Scotch Plains Township Council. Council may appoint interim parking director Admission is free, just bring yourself and your family. Please meeting of the council on July 31. "Appointment of a part-time director Gardiner will work with Gildea and will allow us to look for a full-time director town engineer Ken Marsh and combine RSVP Ken Lipstein, (908) 232- THE RKCOR0-PHES3 At a meeting of the Transportation, 7880. Parking and Traffic Committee on while we use someone in-house," said their resources and expertise to address WESTFIELD — With the moat recent Tuesday night, James H. Gitdea, as acting Gildea. traffic und parking issues while a job search is conducted for u full-time director. ' Chorus performs search for a full-time parking director a town administrator and liaison to the com- Gardiner, a retired traffic engineer for bust, town officials are ready to recom- mittee, recommended the appointment of Union County and town resident, is He will focus on areas of his traffic exper- •in park on Aug. 2 mend the appointment of Walt Gardiner Gardiner to an interim position as parking presently a volunteer member of the tise an well as on issues such as traffic {Continued on page A-2) " " WESTFIELp — The Rahway as an interim parking director at the next director. mayor's advisory committee, Valley Jerseyaires Chorus, local chapter of The Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Foes will keep close Quartet Singing in America, Inc., tbe world's largest singing orga- nization for men, will perform a concert at the gazebo in eye on Bowcraft plan Mindowaskin Park, East Broad Street (next to the Westfield Neighbors remain concerned that municipal building) on Aug. 2 at THE RJ5COKD-PRESS Bowcraft owners will build first 8 p.m. In the event of rain the and get permission to build later. ^performance will be held indoors SCOTCH PLAINS—With the In the interim, SPACE plans to "in the community room on Broad first part of the Bowcraft applica- bring an appeal against the zoning Street. tion for expansion decided by the board decision before the Mayor The chorus will be directed by zoning board in favor of the appli- Martin Marks and the township Jan-Ake Westin, new director of cant, residents opposed to the pro- council at the appropriate time, the Jerseyaires Chorus, with ject remain vigilant and hopeful according to Johnsen. William Laurie, Doug Brown, that the second round review of the "Once the decision is a matter of John Huetz and Jack Robinson site plan will prove a tougher teat. record we will appeal to the town- assisting with the performance. "In the first stage of its variance ship council to take action," said The chorus rehearses every hearings.,.Bowcraft did not Johnsen. Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the achieve its initial request for a Roosevelt School, 811 St. Johnsen brought attention to a waiver of a site plan—and eventu- zoning loophole concerning an Georges and Lake Avenues in ally slopped asking for it," said Rahway. Men of all ages are wel- antiquated ordinance entitled Henry L, Johnsen, president of "Accessory Dwellings for come. Scotch Plains Association Concerning Environment (SPACE) Household and Domestic in a July 21 release. "Thankfully Employees" which was being used the zoning board of adjustment by proj)erty owners to build addi- Inside sees the need for a detailed site tional dwellings on oversized lots plan in order to make a sound deci- without going through the process Commentary A-4 sion." of a subdivision review. The council Bowcraft received a use vari- closed that loophole with a repeal Community Life B-1 ance last month to build a water of the ordinance. pork at its Route 22 establish- Whether SPACE members are Sports C-1 ment. Now Bowcraft must return successful with an appeal to the to the zoning board for Bite plan council, they will continue to Prime Time ...B-3 approval, No date has been set for review and monitor the progress of NICOLE DIMELLA/RECORD-PRESS the site plan review. the Bowcraft application. Obituaries B-2 Johnsen emphasized the need "We want them to stay con- Thou shall swing, batter for neighborhood vigilance to make tained, and not expand more than Real Estate C-5 sure that construction of the pre- the land can support," said Colleen McGufre Is playing second base for the First Baptist Church of Weatfleld In a charity Softball liminary facilities to support a pro- Johnson, "and that they not be game Saturday against the First Baptist Church of South Plalnfield.