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Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. 2011 This Is Westfield Our 39th Annual Edition Page 3 Publisher’s Note Advertisers Index Advertiser Page Algarin, Robert - Architect 18 American United Mortgage 52 Anthony James Construction 9 Arida DDS, Kenneth 13 SERVING THE TOWN SINCE 1890 Arthur Murray Dance Studio 14 Bansky, Ron - Allstate 37 Bataille, Elizabeth 54 This Is Westfield 2011 Bayada Nurses 54 Bellini Baby & Teen Furniture 58 39TH ANNUAL EDITION Bernstein, Jayne 43 A SPECIAL SECTION OF Bramnick, Jon 24 HORACE CORBIN Calderone School of Music 10 The Westfield Leader Carolyn Klinger-Keuter Music 10 P.O. BOX 250 Charles Studio 17 251 NORTH AVENUE WEST Welcome to the 39th Annual edi- Cherrybrook Pet Supplies 40 WESTFIELD, NJ 07091 tion of This Is Westfield that chronicles Chez Catherine 5 our great town with kindhearted Choi, Hye-Young 22 www.goleader.com people and wonderful neighbors. Christopher Academy 26 Westfield is a superb place to live Coldwell Banker East 30 (908) 232-4407 and to do business. [email protected] Coldwell Banker West 25 We hope you enjoy the efforts of Continuo Arts Foundation 16 Staff our staff. Cortese-Strano,Vivian 34 Thank you everyone for making Cosenza, Christine State Farm 34 Horace Corbin, Publisher this and our every other publications Daunno Development Co. 29 David Corbin, Asst. Publisher possible since 1890. Craftsman Karl Kitchens 47 Jeff Gruman, Sales Dave Rossi Photography 8 Paul Peyton, Assignment Editor Dillon’s Publick House 58 Betsey Burgdorf, Education, A&E "Common sense tells me that it is Downtown Westfield Corp. 3 Michael Bartiromo, Graphics barely possible this aint the best town Educational Fund of Westfield 26 Suzette Stalker, Community in the United States, but still some- European Wax Center 15 Ben Corbin, Photography how I just keep on thinking it is, just Family Investors Company 19 Robert Connelly, Business the same, because I like it so much." Fellowship Village 44 - August 10, 1927 - The Westfield First Congregational Church 20 Contributing Journalists and Photographers Leader. Fry, Niki 35 Garcia, Virginia 56 Susan Dougherty Barbara Thomson, Lauren Barr Gialluisi Homes 51 Greg Ryan, David Samsky, Brooks Crandall Gillespie’s Food Market 11 Fred Rossi, Christina Hinke, Pat Connor Haley, Kimberley 45 and the public for the Directory Haley, Kimberley-Bulletin 52 Hands of Life Martial Arts 36 Isoldi, Frank 59 Isoldi, Frank-Bulletin 57 Isoldi, Frank-Mahoney Bulletin 55 James Ward Mansion 60 John’s Meat Market 55 Juxtapose Gallery 21 Contents K9 Resorts 7 Katz, Irene 47 Mahoney, Michael 42 Page Feature Massa, Susan 39 4 About The Town McEnerny, Mary 47 6 Mayor’s Note Merriman DDS, Sunita 53 6 Town Services NJ Workshop For The Arts 4 O’Connor, Patty 53 7 The Library Passananti, Eileen 50 8 Town Council Pineda Conservatory 17 8 Appointments Presbyterian Church, Westfield 20 9 Our Neighbors Prudential NJ Properties 23 12 Parks REMAX Properties 41 Redeemer Lutheran School 21 13 WACC, DWC Reed, Lola 50 14-17 Arts & Entertainment Reel-Strong Heating & Cooling 46 18-21 Houses of Worship Riachi M.D., Labib 48 22 Brightwood Ryan, Maryalice 49 24 History Shakal, Patricia 56 ShopRite Liquors 2 26-28 Schools, EDU Skibinsky, Jill 35 32 Elected Officials St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 19 42-45 Neighbor Shorts Sundance School 28 46 Police Dept/Rescue Squad Tener, Carol 37 47 Fire Dept. Topline Appliance Center 56 Two River Community Bank 12 50-57 Organizations UBS Financial Services 5 58-60 Finis Union Catholic High School 28 Villane Building & Dev. 33 Weichert Realtors 38 About The Cover Westfield Foundation 5 Westfield School of Dance 14 The elegant and jovial lady carica- Williams Nursery 57 tures are by an unknown artist in 1957 as appeared in The Westfield Leader. More than a half century later, www.goleader.com their spirit blends perfectly today with News the lovely Westfield downtown. Sports Resources Page 4 This Is Westfield Our 39th Annual Edition 2011 Mindowaskin Park By Horace Corbin About The Town Westfield is a scenic residential com- ing communities of Scotch Plains, munity that serves as a business, profes- Fanwood, Mountainside, Garwood, Ber- sional and legal hub for the region as well keley Heights, Cranford, Clark, Spring- Music Lessons - All Ages as being a commuter town for Manhattan. field, Summit and New Providence The town is known for its ideal suburban complement the region and contribute to living with well-kept homes, thriving the area’s vibrant economy.